
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $675 (50 Rentals)
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SkyView

835 E Mithoff St

1466 Forest St

1104-1106-1106 Oakwood Ave

Jaeger Square

The Americana Apartments

444 E Woodrow Ave

ELEVATE 340

362 E Markison Ave
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640 S Champion Ave

The Arbor

968-970-970 Wilson Ave

726 Frebis Ave

1123-1129-1129 S Champion Ave

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Market Mohawk Apartments

850-852 E Livingston Ave

1098 Miller Ave

808-810-810 Reinhard Ave

1288 Oakwood Ave
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1417 Gault St

1124-1126 Parsons Ave

The Courtyard on South Champion

908 Ellsworth Ave

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The Barrett

1467 E Mound

1008 Parsons Ave.

499 E Columbus St

987 Lilley Ave

1447 East Fulton Street
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1072 Forest St

347 1/2 E Welch Ave

409-419 Welch (EEL)

Lockbourne Greene

The Residences At Career Gateway

1106 E Whittier St

1580 E Mound St

NCH - 850-852 E Livingston Ave.

NCH - 579-587 Carpenter St.

490 Forest St
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810 Reinhard Ave

1116-1122 Cole St

1285 Linwood Ave

1081 S Champion Ave

1288 S 22nd St

1097 Stanley Ave

785 Wager St

873 Heyl Ave

1295-1297-1297 Lockbourne Rd

1009 Lilley Ave
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South End, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South End?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South End Studio Apartments | $1,251 | $1,025 | $1,452 |
| South End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $865 | $2,855 |
| South End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $850 | $5,359 |
| South End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $1,160 | $3,025 |
| South End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,110 | $1,750 | $4,781 |
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Cheapest Available South End Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South End area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 499 E Columbus St priced from $840. 1447 East Fulton Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable South End apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 499 E Columbus St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $840 |
| 1447 East Fulton Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $900 |
| 835 E Mithoff St | Two Beds | 2BR, 1BA | $925 |
| Lockbourne Greene | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,005 |
| Jaeger Square | Robinson | Workforce Incentive Program | Studio, 1BA | $1,015 |
| The Americana Apartments | 1BR Ren | 1BR, 1BA | $1,045 |
| ELEVATE 340 | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,099 |
| SkyView | 3 BR, 1 BA - Classic | 3BR, 1BA | $1,160 |
| Market Mohawk Apartments | Gateway Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,199 |
| The Courtyard on South Champion | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End, OH
As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the South End area is the $1.68 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at 365 Frebis Ave in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $3,025. The second greatest value South End apartment is the 2 BD 1.5 BA Model at Briggs & Sycamore in the Olde Towne East neighborhood starting at $2,225 with a $1.59 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for South End apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 365 Frebis Ave | 3 Bed | 3BR, 3.5BA | $1.68 |
| Briggs & Sycamore | 2 BD 1.5 BA | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.59 |
| The Courtyard on South Champion | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.32 |
| SkyView | 3 BR, 1 BA - Classic | 3BR, 1BA | $1.16 |
| 835 E Mithoff St | Two Beds | 2BR, 1BA | $1.03 |
| Lockbourne Greene | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.46 |
| ELEVATE 340 | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.79 |
| Market Mohawk Apartments | Tower Flat | 1BR, 1BA | $2.36 |
| The Americana Apartments | 1BR Ren | 1BR, 1BA | $1.90 |
| 1447 East Fulton Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.69 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South End Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South End?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South End is at Jaeger Square listed at $1,015.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South End Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South End Apartment is $840 at 499 E Columbus St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South End Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South End is starting from $925 at 835 E Mithoff St.
What is the most affordable South End Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South End Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at SkyView and starts from $1,160.
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