Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (16 Rentals)

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Starling Yard
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Starling Yard

120 S Central AveColumbus, OH 43222

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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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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. Whitethorne has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable South Central Hilltop apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apple Run ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$739
Whitethorne2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 249872BR,1BA$830
Wilson PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$840
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Columbus Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Hilltop, OH

As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Hilltop area is the $0.81 price per square foot 3654 Arnelle Rd Model at 3654 Arnelle Rd, Unit A in the in the West Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value South Central Hilltop apartment is the Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Franklin Manor Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Hilltop 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.
3654 Arnelle Rd, Unit A3654 Arnelle Rd2BR,1.5BA$0.81
Franklin Manor ApartmentsThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,1BA$1.46
Whitethorne2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 249872BR,1BA$0.88
Rocky Creek Apartments2 Bedroom Th2BR,1.5BA$1.34
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.09
1658 Frank Rd, Unit 16581658 Frank Rd2BR,1BA$1.27
Newly Renovated Apartment Building2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.26
Wheatland Crossing IOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
New Bridge - Promo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
83 S Powell Ave, Unit 83 S Powell Ave83 S Powell Ave1BR,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH

Ranked #194

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

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3.0
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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 $840, while the average apartment in South Central Hilltop costs $1,713.

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 $428 which is $1,285 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Hilltop.

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