
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Clintonville Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (86 Rentals)
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2244 N 4th St

Hudson

Duncan Apartments

Riverwatch Towers

3167 N High St, Unit 4

474 E Norwich Ave, Unit B

Royal Neil Apartments

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356 E Duncan St, Unit 356 E Duncan St

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70 E Hudson St, Unit 70
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2206 Summit St

Olentangy Village

2663-2671 Medary Ave

451 Alden Ave

2075 N 4th St, Unit B

510 Clinton St

464 E Norwich Ave

106-108-108 W Tompkins St

464 E Norwich Ave

352 1/2 E 20th Ave, Unit 352.5
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435 Alden Ave

27 W Blake Ave

188 E Kinnear Alley

26 W Norwich Ave

2024 Summit St

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441 E Norwich Ave, Unit OSU Listing

3201 Indianola Ave

2628 Hiawatha St

354 E 19th Ave

885 E N Broadway St
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68 E Hudson St, Unit 68

2400 Findley Ave

1995-1997-1997 N 4th St

2444-2446-2446 Deming Ave

163 W Pacemont Rd

2598-2600-2600 Dayton Ave

2476 Adams Ave

327 Clinton St

37 W Tompkins St, Unit C

Broadway Court Apartments
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39 North St

29 E Norwich Ave

100 W Oakland Ave

40 E Lane Ave

56 E Lane Ave

106-222 W Dodridge St

112 W Lane Ave

159-165 W Northwood Ave

180-188 Patterson

100 E Frambes Ave
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South Clintonville, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Clintonville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Clintonville Studio Apartments | $1,161 | $825 | $1,750 |
| South Clintonville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,084 | $775 | $1,750 |
| South Clintonville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $995 | $1,950 |
| South Clintonville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,997 | $1,450 | $4,584 |
| South Clintonville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $1,750 | $3,400 |
| South Clintonville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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Cheapest Available South Clintonville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Clintonville area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Riverwatch Towers priced from $800. Royal Neil Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable South Clintonville apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwatch Towers | Huron 2 - Furnished | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Royal Neil Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| N High St 2228 TPP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Olentangy Village | The Mockingbird | 1BR,1BA | $989 |
| 2663-2671 Medary Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Urban - Student Housing | Queen Suite | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| 184 Duncan | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Williams St 2369 MLR | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Clintonville, OH
As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Clintonville area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Williams St 2369 MLR in the in the Harrison West neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value South Clintonville apartment is the 441 E Norwich Ave Model at 441 E Norwich Ave, Unit OSU Listing starting at $1,350 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the North Central Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Clintonville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams St 2369 MLR | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 441 E Norwich Ave, Unit OSU Listing | 441 E Norwich Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 2663-2671 Medary Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| N High St 2228 TPP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 70 E Hudson St, Unit 70 | 70 E Hudson St | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 184 Duncan | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Olentangy Village | The Sandpiper | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| 356 E Duncan St, Unit 356 E Duncan St | 356 E Duncan St | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Royal Neil Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Riverwatch Towers | Huron 1 - Furnished | Studio ,1BA | $2.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Clintonville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Clintonville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Clintonville is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Clintonville?
The cheapest apartment in South Clintonville is Royal Neil Apartments which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in South Clintonville costs $1,245.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Clintonville?
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 14 regular apartments in South Clintonville 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 Clintonville?
Cheap apartments in South Clintonville have an average cost of $277 which is $968 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Clintonville.
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