Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (71 Rentals)

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197 S Yale Ave
$975 - $1,050
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$975 - $1,050
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197 S Yale Ave

197 S Yale AveColumbus, OH 43222
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403 S Chase Ave, Unit B
$1,025
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403 S Chase Ave, Unit B

403 S Chase AveColumbus, OH 43204
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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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3400 Camp Chase Dr
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3400 Camp Chase Dr

3400 Camp Chase DrColumbus, OH 43204
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Sullivant Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sullivant Apartments

3235-3245 Sullivant AveColumbus, OH 43204
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180 N Sylvan Ave
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180 N Sylvan Ave

180 N Sylvan 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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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 2 Beds unit found at Wheatland Crossing II priced from $506. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$506
Apple Run ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$739
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$789
New Bridge - PromoStudioStudio,1BA$790
Wilson PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$845
Wheatland Crossing IOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$911
Ashton Pines Apartments & TownhomesMaple1BR,1BA$949
221 Dana Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Hilltop, OH

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Hilltop area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 95-97 Whitethorne Ave in the in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value South Central Hilltop apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 85-87 N Yale Ave starting at $1,100 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Franklinton 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.
95-97 Whitethorne Ave3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$0.95
85-87 N Yale Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$0.91
403 S Chase Ave, Unit B403 S Chase Ave2BR,1BA$1.01
Franklin Manor ApartmentsThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,1BA$1.39
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$0.55
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.93
Wheatland Crossing IOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Raccoon Creek ApartmentsThe Oak2BR,1BA$1.49
197 S Yale Ave197 S Yale Ave1BR,1BA$1.39
Ashton Pines Apartments & TownhomesMaple1BR,1BA$1.51

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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 Starling Yard which is listed at $789, while the average apartment in South Central Hilltop costs $4,368.

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 9 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 $192 which is $4,176 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Hilltop.

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