
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (17 Rentals)
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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 |
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South Central Hilltop Studio Apartments | $764 | $739 | $790 |
South Central Hilltop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,038 | $750 | $1,575 |
South Central Hilltop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,163 | $864 | $1,850 |
South Central Hilltop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $1,199 | $1,850 |
South Central Hilltop 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,681 | $1,579 | $1,848 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Central Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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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 Starling Yard priced from $401. Wheatland Crossing II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $450. Here are the most affordable South Central Hilltop apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Starling Yard | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $401 |
Wheatland Crossing II | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $450 |
Apple Run Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
NewBridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $790 |
Wilson Plaza | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Hilltop, OH
As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central Hilltop area is the $1.08 price per square foot 275 N Hague Ave Model at 275 N Hague Ave in the in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value South Central Hilltop apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Alkire Woods 7262a starting at $1,900 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the West Columbus 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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275 N Hague Ave | 275 N Hague Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Alkire Woods 7262a | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.57 |
190 Schultz Ave, Unit 190 | 190 Schultz Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Starling Yard | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
2869 Sullivant Ave, Unit Apartment D | 2869 Sullivant Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Rocky Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom Th | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
Wheatland Crossing I | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Wheatland Crossing II | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Hilltop Senior Village | Cottage/Midrise | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
2895 Sullivant Ave, Unit 6 | 2895 Sullivant Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH
Ranked #178
Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH
Burroughs Elementary School
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $401, while the average apartment in South Central Hilltop costs $1,585.
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 18 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 $336 which is $1,249 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Hilltop.
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