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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
New Bridge - Promo!StudioStudio,1BA$790
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$824
Wilson PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$845
Starling Yard2 bdr2BR,1BA$865
Ashton Pines Apartments & TownhomesMaple1BR,1BA$949
221 Dana Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,000
Franklin Manor ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Hilltop, OH

As of August 05, 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
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$0.55
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.28
Franklin Manor ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1.37
197 S Yale Ave197 S Yale Ave1BR,1BA$1.39
Garden Heights ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.46
Ashton Pines Apartments & TownhomesMaple1BR,1BA$1.51
Wilson PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$1.51

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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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South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Central Hilltop

What type of rentals are currently available in South Central Hilltop?

There are currently 286 Apartments for Rent in South Central Hilltop, OH with pricing that ranges from $506 to $4,422. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Central Hilltop ranging from $850 to $2,497.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Central Hilltop?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Central Hilltop ranges from $850 to $2,497 with an average monthly rent of $1,536.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Central Hilltop?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Central Hilltop range from $1,150 to $1,510, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $2,485. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,585.

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