Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Central Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $750 (14 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available South Central Hilltop Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in the South Central Hilltop area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds home found at 1000 Brooks End Ct priced from $995. 792 Butler Ave has the second lowest priced home, which is a 3 Beds rental home currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable South Central Hilltop homes for rent in Columbus, OH:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1000 Brooks End Ct1000 Brooks End Ct2BR, 1BA$995
792 Butler Ave792 Butler Ave3BR, 1BA$1,095
498 S Warren Ave498 S Warren Ave3BR, 1BA$1,300
276 S Harris Ave276 S Harris Ave3BR, 1BA$1,400
212 Stevens Ave212 Stevens Ave3BR, 1BA$1,500

Best Value Homes for Rent in South Central Hilltop, OH

As of September 20, 2026 the best value rental home in the South Central Hilltop area is the $0.47 price per square foot 188 W Park Ave Model at 188 W Park Ave, Unit 186 in the Franklinton neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value South Central Hilltop rental home is the 219 S Cypress Ave Model at 219 S Cypress Ave in the Franklinton neighborhood starting at $1,950 with a $0.81 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central Hilltop homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
188 W Park Ave, Unit 186188 W Park Ave2BR, 2BA$0.47
219 S Cypress Ave219 S Cypress Ave3BR, 3BA$0.81
510 Hilltonia Ave510 Hilltonia Ave3BR, 2BA$1.16
276 S Harris Ave276 S Harris Ave3BR, 1BA$1.12
161 S Princeton Ave161 S Princeton Ave3BR, 1BA$1.12
498 S Warren Ave498 S Warren Ave3BR, 1BA$1.13
110 Dana Ave110 Dana Ave3BR, 1BA$1.19
205 Lechner Ave205 Lechner Ave2BR, 1BA$1.09
792 Butler Ave792 Butler Ave3BR, 1BA$1.10
1000 Brooks End Ct1000 Brooks End Ct2BR, 1BA$1.00

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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 295 Apartments for Rent in South Central Hilltop, OH with pricing that ranges from $530 to $4,304. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Central Hilltop ranging from $850 to $2,745.

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 $2,745 with an average monthly rent of $1,467.

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 $530 to $1,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $2,270. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,579.

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