
Apartments for Rent in the South Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH Under $1,500 (90 Rentals)


Columbus Park Apartments

College Park

Chatham Village

Ashley Village

The Lofton

Indian Mound

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The Barrett

Madison Grove Townhomes

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Timbercreek
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Haven's Edge

835 E Mithoff St

SkyView

Mason Run

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Aries Court

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Fair Oaks Apartments

672 Stewart Ave, Unit 672 Stewart Ave, Unit 672 Stewart Ave

1686 Smith Rd

1288 Oakwood Ave
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2460 Lockbourne Rd

22 E Welch Ave, Unit 4

112 Hanford St, Unit a

112 Hanford St, Unit b

78 E Barthman Ave

838 Lock Ave

1738 Berkeley Rd

2405 7th St

341 E Markison Ave

2483-2539-2539 Courtright Rd
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732-734-734 E Deshler Ave

1540 S 4th St

3011 Markham Rd

546 E Jenkins Ave

461-463-463 Reinhard Ave

1113-1115-1115 S 22nd St

490-492-492 E Jenkins Ave

1808-1810-1810 S 6th St

1598 S 4th St

54-56-56 Benfield Ave
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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 | $758 | $695 | $800 |
| South Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,148 | $625 | $2,102 |
| South Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,503 | $665 | $3,004 |
| South Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,587 | $1,025 | $3,000 |
| South Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,648 | $1,200 | $7,754 |
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Ranked #163
Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $758.
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 $2,102 with an average monthly rent of $1,148.
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 $1,503.
How expensive are South Columbus Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 52 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Columbus on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,025 to $3,000 - averaging $1,587 for the location.
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