Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (53 Rentals)

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Wildberry Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wildberry Apartments

1165 Demorest RdColumbus, OH 43204
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2021-2025 W Broad St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2021-2025 W Broad St

2021-2025 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43223
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3640 Eakin Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3640 Eakin Rd

3640 Eakin RdColumbus, OH 43204
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North Sylvan Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Sylvan Apartments

58-78 N Sylvan AveColumbus, OH 43204
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800 Brown Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

800 Brown Rd

800 Brown RdColumbus, OH 43223
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Wildberry Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wildberry Apartments

1160 Farmhurst CtColumbus, OH 43204
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Sullivant Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sullivant Apartments

3245 Sullivant AveColumbus, OH 43204
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Whitethorne
2 Bedroom Apartments

Whitethorne

822-840 Whitethorne AveColumbus, OH 43223
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Maple Grove Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Grove Townhomes

1025 Brooks End CtColumbus, OH 43204
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Columbus Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbus Apartments

2085 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43223
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Wheatland Crossing I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wheatland Crossing I

216 N Wheatland AveColumbus, OH 43204
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Starling Yard
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Starling Yard

120 S Central AveColumbus, OH 43222
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Woodbury Garden Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodbury Garden Homes

751 Yvette CtColumbus, OH 43223
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South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Central Hilltop Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central Hilltop area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Apple Run Apartments priced from $739. Wilson Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable South Central Hilltop apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apple Run ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$739
Wilson PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$850
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Wheatland Crossing IOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$911
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$997
Ashton Pines Apartments & TownhomesMaple1BR,1BA$999
New Bridge - Promo2 Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1,150
McKinley ManorOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,193

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Hilltop, OH

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Hilltop area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Apartment Model at Wheatland Crossing II in the in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood starting from $997. The second greatest value South Central Hilltop apartment is the 2 Bedroom Garden Model at New Bridge - Promo starting at $1,150 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Briggsdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central Hilltop apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.09
New Bridge - Promo2 Bedroom Garden2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Wheatland Crossing IOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
McKinley ManorOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1.68
83 S Powell Ave, Unit 83 S Powell Ave83 S Powell Ave1BR,1BA$1.32
Ashton Pines Apartments & TownhomesMaple1BR,1BA$1.59
Wilson PlazaCedar1BR,1BA$1.74
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
1641 Sullivant Ave, Unit C1641 Sullivant AveStudio ,1BA$1.80
Apple Run ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.55

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South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Hilltop Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central Hilltop?

The cheapest apartment in South Central Hilltop is Wilson Plaza which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in South Central Hilltop costs $1,607.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Central Hilltop?

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 2 regular apartments in South Central Hilltop that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Central Hilltop?

Cheap apartments in South Central Hilltop have an average cost of $387 which is $1,220 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Hilltop.

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