Apartments for Rent in the South Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH Under $1,200 (59 Rentals)

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Aries Court
$840
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

Aries Court

3783 Aries Brook DrColumbus, OH 43207
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property at 798 E Whittier St

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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798 E Whittier St

ColumbusOH43206

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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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Riverdale Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverdale Plaza

2125 Courtright RdColumbus, OH 43232
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Jenkins Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jenkins Lofts

42 W Jenkins AveColumbus, OH 43207

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Lockbourne Greene
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lockbourne Greene

1836 Lockbourne RdColumbus, OH 43207
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Fair Oaks Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fair Oaks Apartments

1683 Smith RdColumbus, OH 43207
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Windmiller Pointe
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Windmiller Pointe

3051 S High StColumbus, OH 43207
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Fairgate Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairgate Apartments

1523 Burstock RdColumbus, OH 43206
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Marsh Run
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Marsh Run

2393 Canal Bay WayColumbus, OH 43232
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South Columbus, Columbus, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Columbus

How much are Studio apartments in South Columbus?

There are currently 43 Studio Apartments in South Columbus with rent ranges from $695 to $800 with an average price of $760.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom South Columbus Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Columbus ranges from $625 to $2,324 with an average monthly rent of $1,135.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South Columbus cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Columbus range from $665 to $3,004. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,521.

How expensive are South Columbus Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 47 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Columbus on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,025 to $3,025 - averaging $1,599 for the location.

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