
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Clintonville Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (71 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Clintonville area of Columbus.


Hudson

Duncan Apartments

2026 Summit St

Riverwatch Towers

474 E Norwich Ave

Royal Neil Apartments

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356 E Duncan St, Unit 356 E Duncan St

2902-2904-2904 N High St

Olentangy Village
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2663-2671 Medary Ave

2637 Adams Ave

2487-2491-2491 Summit St

2459 Hiawatha St

2669 Medary Ave

2661 Medary Ave

2075 N 4th St, Unit B

510 Clinton St

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350 1/2 E 20th Ave, Unit 350 1/2 E 20th Ave

464 E Norwich Ave
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2020 Iuka Ave

2024 Iuka Ave

2198-2200 N High St

65 W Blake Ave

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68 E Hudson St, Unit 68

2611 Beulah Rd

2024 Summit St

363-365-365 E Hudson St

2628 Hiawatha St

119-121-121 W Patterson Ave
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27 W Blake Ave

885 E N Broadway St

2444-2446-2446 Deming Ave

Tompkins

37 W Tompkins St, Unit B

Broadway Court Apartments

39 North St

29 E Norwich Ave

100 W Oakland Ave

56 E Lane Ave
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106-222 W Dodridge St

112 W Lane Ave

40 E Lane Ave

159-165 W Northwood Ave

180-188 Patterson

2020-2030 Summit St

100 E Frambes Ave

Ohio Stater

2083 N 4th St

1975 Summit St
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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 | $1,149 | $800 | $1,750 |
| South Clintonville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,124 | $775 | $1,750 |
| South Clintonville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $995 | $2,350 |
| South Clintonville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,859 | $1,400 | $4,576 |
| South Clintonville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,805 | $1,750 | $6,278 |
| South Clintonville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $1,995 | $1,995 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at N High St 2228 TPP priced from $849. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N High St 2228 TPP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Royal Neil Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| 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 |
| Riverwatch Towers | Olentangy 4 - Furnished | 2BR,2BA | $1,600 |
| 215 East Lane Avenue | 215 East Lane Avenue - A | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| 2034-2040 N High St | 306 | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Clintonville, OH
As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Clintonville area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2290 Indiana Ave Model at 2290 Indiana Ave, Unit 2292 in the in the Harrison West neighborhood starting from $1,620. The second greatest value South Clintonville apartment is the 3BR/3.0BA Model at Wilson Place starting at $1,500 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Flytown 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2290 Indiana Ave, Unit 2292 | 2290 Indiana Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Wilson Place | 3BR/3.0BA | 3BR,3BA | $1.40 |
| Statehouse Norwich | 2BR/2BA - 2.1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Riverwatch Towers | Olentangy 4 - Furnished | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| Statehouse Lane | 2BR/2BA - 2.5 | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| 2663-2671 Medary Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| N High St 2228 TPP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Olentangy Village | The Sandpiper | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| 356 E Duncan St, Unit 356 E Duncan St | 356 E Duncan St | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Royal Neil Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Clintonville?
The cheapest apartment in South Clintonville is N High St 2228 TPP which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in South Clintonville costs $4,560.
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 $305 which is $4,255 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Clintonville.
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