Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (20 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 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 Apartments

800 Brown Rd

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

Starling Yard

120 S Central AveColumbus, OH 43222

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. Starling Yard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $789. Here are the most affordable South Central Hilltop apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apple Run ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$739
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$789
New Bridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$790
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Wilson PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Hilltop, OH

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central Hilltop area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2 bdr Model at Starling Yard in the in the Franklinton neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value South Central Hilltop apartment is the 438 Columbian Ave Model at 438 Columbian Ave starting at $1,150 with a $1.15 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.
Starling Yard2 bdr2BR,1BA$1.14
438 Columbian Ave438 Columbian Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
2869 Sullivant Ave, Unit Apartment D2869 Sullivant Ave2BR,1BA$1.35
Rocky Creek Apartments2 Bedroom Th2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.09
Wheatland Crossing ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
11 N Roys Ave, Unit 1111 N Roys Ave2BR,1BA$1.06
Garden Heights ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.46
Hilltop Senior VillageCottage/Midrise1BR,1BA$1.34
2895 Sullivant Ave, Unit 12895 Sullivant Ave1BR,1BA$1.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH

Ranked #213

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Central Hilltop Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,582.

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 8 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 $358 which is $1,224 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Hilltop.

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