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Lockbourne Greene

Marsh Run

65-75 Moler St

Bexvie Village Townhomes

Columbus Renaissance Housing I

Fairgate Apartments
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Windmiller Pointe

Fair Oaks Apartments

1648 Smith Rd

The Residences At Career Gateway

Jenkins Lofts

Pinetree Village, LLC

1213 E Whittier St
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710-712 Frebis Ave

672 E Mithoff St

Carlton Manor

Riverdale Plaza

1239 S Champion Ave

287 E Woodrow Ave

287 E Woodrow Ave, Unit 289
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3204 T Ave

Parsons Village East Senior Apartments

1154 Miller Ave

1503 Southfield Dr S

735 E Mithoff St

Buckstone Flats

Winchester Park
South Columbus - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Columbus by our Columbus, OH Local Expert Kim Mooneyham. See how it ranks!

Elk Run Villas

The Orchards Apartments
South Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Columbus Studio Apartments | $798 | $695 | $1,194 |
| South Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,142 | $625 | $2,324 |
| South Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $665 | $3,004 |
| South Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $1,025 | $3,227 |
| South Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,528 | $1,571 | $7,263 |
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There are currently 80 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the South Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Columbus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Columbus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Columbus is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in South Columbus is Columbus Park Apartments which is listed at $789, while the average apartment in South Columbus costs $1,732.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Columbus?
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 8 regular apartments in South Columbus 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 Columbus?
Cheap apartments in South Columbus have an average cost of $365 which is $1,367 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Columbus.
Expert Rental Resources
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH
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Although Columbus, Ohio, has a reputation for being a rowdy college town, it's large enough to offer numerous neighborhoods far away from frat houses and street parties after football games.

The Ultimate Local Expert's Guide To Top Columbus, OH Neighborhoods for College and University Student Renters
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Columbus, OH, artfully blends a laid-back Midwest personality with the excitement of urban living and the spirited atmosphere of student life.

Welcome to Columbus: An Insiders Guide to Ohios Best-Kept Secret
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Visitors to Columbus, OH, won't admit it at first, but they secretly expect this Midwestern capital to resemble a sprawling version of Mayberry from the old Andy Griffith show. I'm serious.

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Ask Columbus workers where they live, and you’ll hear the same neighborhood names: University District, Clintonville, Near East Side, North Columbus, and West Columbus.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.