Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Alum Creek Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (10 Rentals)

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Seton South Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Seton South Apartments

155 Highview BlvdColumbus, OH 43207
Senior Living
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Parsons Village West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parsons Village West

1854 S Washington AveColumbus, OH 43207
Senior Living
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Aries Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aries Court

3783 Aries Brook DrColumbus, OH 43207
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Fair Oaks Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fair Oaks Apartments

1683 Smith RdColumbus, OH 43207
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South Alum Creek, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Alum Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Alum Creek area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Gardenview Flats priced from $700. Columbus Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $789. Here are the most affordable South Alum Creek apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gardenview FlatsYour Dream Apartment + 1 Month FREE — Only at G...Studio,1BA$700
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe Milbrook1BR,1BA$789
TimbercreekCedar Brook Flat1BR,1BA$1,010

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Alum Creek, OH

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Alum Creek area is the $1.52 price per square foot Two Bed Model at Villas Of Scioto in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value South Alum Creek apartment is the Forestwood Model at Redwood Obetz starting at $1,766 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the South Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Alum Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas Of SciotoTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1.52
Redwood ObetzForestwood2BR,2BA$1.36
Buckstone FlatsThe Xander2BR,2BA$1.39
Millstone Lakes ApartmentsGarden2BR,1BA$1.38
The Orchards ApartmentsC1 Sandusky2BR,2BA$1.46
TimbercreekCedar Brook Flat1BR,1BA$1.73
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe Milbrook1BR,1BA$1.48
Gardenview FlatsLive Close to Nature, Close to Everything - GET...1BR,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Alum Creek, Columbus, OH

Ranked #196

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Alum Creek Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Alum Creek?

The cheapest apartment in South Alum Creek is Gardenview Flats which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in South Alum Creek costs $1,546.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Alum Creek?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in South Alum Creek that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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