Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (59 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 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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Wheatland Crossing I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wheatland Crossing I

216 N Wheatland AveColumbus, OH 43204
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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Columbus Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbus Apartments

2085 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43223
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Woodbury Garden Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodbury Garden Homes

751 Yvette CtColumbus, OH 43223
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Eakin Place TownHomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eakin Place TownHomes

2743-2767 Eakin RdColumbus, OH 43204
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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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 3 Beds unit found at Starling Yard priced from $530. Wheatland Crossing I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable South Central Hilltop apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Starling Yard3 bdr3BR,2BA$530
Wheatland Crossing IOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$735
3400 Camp Chase Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$750
180 N Sylvan Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$824
Wilson PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$865
Ashton Pines Apartments & TownhomesMaple1BR,1BA$899
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$997
221 Dana Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,000
Raccoon Creek ApartmentsThe Oak2BR,1BA$1,080

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Hilltop, OH

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Hilltop area is the $1.09 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 95-97 Whitethorne Ave in the in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood starting from $1,375. 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$1.09
85-87 N Yale Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$0.91
180 N Sylvan Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.84
New Bridge - Promo2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.09
751 Kingsford Rd, Unit A751 Kingsford Rd2BR,1BA$1.33
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.11
Wheatland Crossing IOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.98
Raccoon Creek ApartmentsThe Oak2BR,1BA$1.51
Ashton Pines Apartments & TownhomesMaple1BR,1BA$1.43

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH

Ranked #167

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 Wheatland Crossing I which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in South Central Hilltop costs $5,806.

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 12 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 $239 which is $5,567 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Hilltop.

Expert Rental Resources

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