
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $541 (101 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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1250-1252-1252 S 22nd St

Haven's Edge

998 E Whittier St

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889 1/2 S Front St, Unit 889 front st

247 E Jenkins Ave

3824 Shamrock Dr

1269 Grovewood Dr

Seton South Apartments

Clover Garden Apartments
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Berwick Grove

Elim Manor

Garden View Flats

Montrose Square

Indian Meadows Apartments

Kimberly Crossings (126)

1008 Parsons Ave.

1418 SELKIRK Rd

Highview Place Apartments
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65-75 Moler St

Marsh Run

187 Currier Dr

Bexvie Village Townhomes

347 1/2 E Welch Ave

Fairgate Apartments

Windmiller Pointe

10-20 E. Deshler Ave

Fair Oaks Apartments

409-419 Welch (EEL)
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Lockbourne Greene

The Residences At Career Gateway

1106 E Whittier St

Pinetree Village, LLC

Riverdale Plaza

1893-1895-1895 Holburn Ave

810 Reinhard Ave

Carlton Manor

1285 Linwood Ave

1081 S Champion Ave
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1288 S 22nd St

1097 Stanley Ave

Parsons Village East Senior Apartments

1295-1297-1297 Lockbourne Rd

128 Benfield Ave

1729 Alcoy Dr

2846 Avati Dr

Buckstone Flats

Winchester Park

Elk Run Villas
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Columbus Studio Apartments | $769 | $695 | $809 |
| South Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,070 | $625 | $1,879 |
| South Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,359 | $665 | $3,004 |
| South Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,587 | $1,025 | $3,025 |
| South Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,133 | $1,499 | $4,781 |
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There are currently 101 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 $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in South Columbus is 1418 SELKIRK Rd which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in South Columbus costs $1,209.
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 16 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 $354 which is $855 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Columbus.
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