Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $541 (101 Rentals) Page 2 of 3

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Columbus area of Columbus.

property at 998 E Whittier St
$1,460

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Base Rent$1,460

Total Monthly Price$1,460
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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998 E Whittier St

ColumbusOH43206
property at 3824 Shamrock Dr
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 30
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3824 Shamrock Dr

ColumbusOH43227
property at 1269 Grovewood Dr
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1269 Grovewood Dr

ColumbusOH43207
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Seton South Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Seton South Apartments

155 Highview BlvdColumbus, OH 43207
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Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Columbus and the best places to live with original content written by our Columbus, OH Local Expert Kim Mooneyham

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Berwick Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berwick Grove

3240 Tradan DrColumbus, OH 43232
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Elim Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elim Manor

3180-3200 Elim Manor CtColumbus, OH 43232
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Garden View Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden View Flats

1316 Marion RdColumbus, OH 43207
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Montrose Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montrose Square

2315 Seville AveColumbus, OH 43232
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1008 Parsons Ave.
Studio Apartments

1008 Parsons Ave.

1000-1008 Parsons AveColumbus, OH 43206
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1418 SELKIRK Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1418 SELKIRK Rd

1418 Selkirk RdColumbus, OH 43227
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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!

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65-75 Moler St
1 Bedroom Apartments

65-75 Moler St

65-75 Moler StColumbus, OH 43207
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Marsh Run
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Marsh Run

2393 Canal Bay WayColumbus, OH 43232
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187 Currier Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

187 Currier Dr

179-195 Currier DrColumbus, OH 43207
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Fairgate Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairgate Apartments

1523 Burstock RdColumbus, OH 43206
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Windmiller Pointe
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Windmiller Pointe

3051 S High StColumbus, OH 43207
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Fair Oaks Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fair Oaks Apartments

1683 Smith RdColumbus, OH 43207
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Lockbourne Greene
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lockbourne Greene

1836 Lockbourne RdColumbus, OH 43207
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Riverdale Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverdale Plaza

2125 Courtright RdColumbus, OH 43232
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Carlton Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Manor

4036-4056 Carlton AveColumbus, OH 43227

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Winchester Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winchester Park

4080 Waderidge TrlGroveport, OH 43125
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Elk Run Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Elk Run Villas

3555-3612 Elk Run CtGroveport, OH 43125

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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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