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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (38 Rentals)
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Apple Run Apartments
2350 Appleridge DrColumbus, OH 43223
3295 Sullivant Ave
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800 Harrisburg Pike
800 Harrisburg PikeColumbus, OH 43223
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800 Harrisburg Pike
800 Harrisburg PikeColumbus, OH 43223
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Rocky Creek Apartments
3520 Rocky Way LnColumbus, OH 43223
840 Whitethorne Ave
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Wilson Plaza
169 N Wilson RdColumbus, OH 43204
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2895 Sullivant Ave
2895 Sullivant AveColumbus, OH 43204
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800 Harrisburg Pike
800 Harrisburg PikeColumbus, OH 43223
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800 Harrisburg PikeColumbus, OH 43223
406 1/2 S Hague Ave
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268 Powell Cir
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Crown Pointe
3473 Derrer Hill DrColumbus, OH 43204
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Raccoon Creek Apartments
3819 Plane Tree Dr WColumbus, OH 43228
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Garden Heights Apartments
1440-1491 W Rich StColumbus, OH 43223
834 Whitethorne Ave
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2085 W Broad St
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1963 W Broad St
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21 N Wayne Ave
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New Bridge - Promo
947 Forest Creek Dr EColumbus, OH 43223
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Wheatland Crossing I
216 N Wheatland AveColumbus, OH 43204
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Wildberry Apartments
1165 Demorest RdColumbus, OH 43204
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2157-2179 W Mound St
2157-2179 W Mound StColumbus, OH 43223
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2021-2025 W Broad St
2021-2025 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43223
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3640 Eakin Rd
3640 Eakin RdColumbus, OH 43204
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2031-2033 W Broad St
2031-2033 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43223
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North Sylvan Apartments
58-78 N Sylvan AveColumbus, OH 43204
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800 Brown Rd
800 Brown RdColumbus, OH 43223
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Wildberry Apartments
1160 Farmhurst CtColumbus, OH 43204
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Post Oak Station Apartments
1383 Vida WayColumbus, OH 43228
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Sullivant Apartments
3245 Sullivant AveColumbus, OH 43204
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Wheatland Crossing II
174 N Wheatland AveColumbus, OH 43204
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Woodbury Garden Homes
751 Yvette CtColumbus, OH 43223
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Maple Grove Townhomes
1025 Brooks End CtColumbus, OH 43204
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2085 W Broad St
2085 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43223
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1963 W Broad St
1963 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43223
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2633 Red Rock Blvd
2633 Red Rock BlvdGrove City, OH 43123
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South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Central Hilltop?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Hilltop Studio Apartments | $789 | $739 | $814 |
| South Central Hilltop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $984 | $500 | $1,430 |
| South Central Hilltop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,113 | $775 | $1,630 |
| South Central Hilltop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,360 | $900 | $1,661 |
| South Central Hilltop 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,570 | $1,275 | $1,848 |
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Cheapest Available South Central Hilltop Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central Hilltop area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Wheatland Crossing I priced from $521. Apple Run Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $739. Here are the most affordable South Central Hilltop apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland Crossing I | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $521 |
| Apple Run Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| Wilson Plaza | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Wheatland Crossing II | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $841 |
| Crown Pointe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
| Columbus Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Raccoon Creek Apartments | The Acorn | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Garden Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| New Bridge - Promo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Hilltop, OH
As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Hilltop area is the $1.00 price per square foot 213 Midland Ave Model at 213 Midland Ave, Unit 213 Midland Ave in the in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value South Central Hilltop apartment is the 17 N Roys Ave Model at 17 N Roys Ave, Unit 17 N. Roys Ave. starting at $925 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central Hilltop apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 213 Midland Ave, Unit 213 Midland Ave | 213 Midland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 17 N Roys Ave, Unit 17 N. Roys Ave. | 17 N Roys Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Rocky Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom Th | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Wheatland Crossing I | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.69 |
| Franklin Manor Apartments | Two Bedroom Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Wheatland Crossing II | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| New Bridge - Promo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Crown Pointe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Ashton Pines Apartments & Townhomes | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 2895 Sullivant Ave | 2895 Sullivant Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Hilltop Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Central Hilltop?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Central Hilltop is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central Hilltop?
The cheapest apartment in South Central Hilltop is Wheatland Crossing I which is listed at $521, while the average apartment in South Central Hilltop costs $1,499.
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 4 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 $248 which is $1,251 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Hilltop.
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