Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Clintonville Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (41 Rentals)

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property at 207 E Lane Ave

207 E Lane Ave

ColumbusOH43201

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2353 N High St

ColumbusOH43202
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39 North St
1 Bedroom Apartments

39 North St

39 North StColumbus, OH 43202
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159-165 W Northwood Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

159-165 W Northwood Ave

159-165 W Northwood AveColumbus, OH 43201
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180-188 Patterson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

180-188 Patterson

180-188 W Patterson AveColumbus, OH 43202
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100 W Oakland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 W Oakland Ave

100 W Oakland AveColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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56 E Lane Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

56 E Lane Ave

56 E Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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106-222 W Dodridge St
2 Bedroom Apartments

106-222 W Dodridge St

106-222 W Dodridge StColumbus, OH 43202
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112 W Lane Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

112 W Lane Ave

112 W Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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40 E Lane Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

40 E Lane Ave

40 E Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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29 E Norwich Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

29 E Norwich Ave

29 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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100 E Frambes Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 E Frambes Ave

100 E Frambes AveColumbus, OH 43201

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2030 Summit St.
Studio Apartments

2030 Summit St.

2020-2030 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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Ohio Stater
Studio Apartments

Ohio Stater

2060 B N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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2083 N 4th St
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2083 N 4th St

2083 N 4th StColumbus, OH 43201
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1975 Summit St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1975 Summit St

1975 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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N High St 2228 TPP
1 Bedroom Apartments

N High St 2228 TPP

2228 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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80 West Lane
Studio Apartments

80 West Lane

80 W Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1985 Summit St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1985 Summit St

1985 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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Flats at 1991
2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats at 1991

1991 N 4th StColumbus, OH 43201
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Stratagem Norwich
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stratagem Norwich

60 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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101 E Lane Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

101 E Lane Ave

101 E Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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154 E Norwich Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

154 E Norwich Ave

154 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing

Cheapest Available South Clintonville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Clintonville area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Duncan Apartments priced from $775. Olentangy Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $829. Here are the most affordable South Clintonville apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Duncan Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$775
Olentangy VillageVillage StudioStudio,1BA$829
The Urban - Student HousingFull SuiteStudio,1BA$989
University GardensSpecial Offer with signed lease Updated 2 bedro...2BR,1BA$999
Riverwatch TowersHuron 4 - FurnishedStudio,1BA$1,050
Grant ParkThe Riverside1BR,1BA$1,205
The AveStudio 101Studio,1BA$1,275
2034-2040 N High St307Studio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Clintonville, OH

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Clintonville area is the $1.17 price per square foot 220 E Oakland Ave Model at 220 E Oakland Ave, Unit B in the in the Harrison West neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value South Clintonville apartment is the Unit 250 (above) / 350 (below; connected by spiral Model at The Point on Lane starting at $1,150 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the West Olentangy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Clintonville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
220 E Oakland Ave, Unit B220 E Oakland Ave3BR,1BA$1.17
The Point on LaneUnit 250 (above) / 350 (below; connected by spiral3BR,2BA$1.01
37 W Tompkins St, Unit B37 W Tompkins St1BR,1BA$1.36
Ravine Flats at Iuka2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Wilson PlaceWilson3BR,2BA$1.24
University GardensSpecial Offer with signed lease Updated 2 bedro...2BR,1BA$1.11
The DecoThe Betty Jo1BR,1BA$2.04
The AveFlat 1021BR,1BA$2.12
Duncan Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.02
Olentangy VillageThe Sandpiper2BR,1BA$1.63

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 $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Clintonville?

The cheapest apartment in South Clintonville is Duncan Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in South Clintonville costs $6,500.

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 2 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 $275 which is $6,225 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Clintonville.

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