Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (23 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Columbus Studio Apartments | $842 | $665 | $1,203 |
South Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,070 | $390 | $2,190 |
South Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,405 | $440 | $2,984 |
South Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $1,025 | $2,500 |
South Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,155 | $1,556 | $6,326 |
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Cheapest Available South Columbus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Juniper Crossing priced from $390. Gardenview Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable South Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Juniper Crossing | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $390 |
Gardenview Flats | Your Dream Apartment + 1 Month FREE — Only at G... | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Winchester Oaks | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
Columbus Park Apartments | The Alum | Studio,1BA | $789 |
Capital Pointe - Woodview | Capp 1B | 1BR,1BA | $806 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Columbus, OH
As of September 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Columbus area is the $1.16 price per square foot Unit C 4 bedroom TH Model at Madison Grove Townhomes in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,556. The second greatest value South Columbus apartment is the 695 Reinhard Ave Model at 695 Reinhard Ave, Unit 695 starting at $1,600 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the South Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Madison Grove Townhomes | Unit C 4 bedroom TH | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.16 |
695 Reinhard Ave, Unit 695 | 695 Reinhard Ave | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.23 |
SkyView | 3 BR, 1 BA (Plus) - Original | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
1197 S 22nd St, Unit 1197 | 1197 S 22nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Ashley Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Heather Glen Townhomes | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Mason Run | Masr 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Juniper Crossing | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $0.53 |
Capital Pointe - Woodview | Capp 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Lockbourne Greene | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Columbus Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Columbus?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Columbus is at Gardenview Flats listed at $700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Columbus Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Columbus Apartment is $390 at Juniper Crossing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Columbus is starting from $440 at Juniper Crossing.
What is the most affordable South Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at SkyView and starts from $1,052.
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