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1467 E Mound
1 Bedroom Apartments

1467 E Mound

1467 E MoundColumbus, OH 43205
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The Livingston
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Livingston

1573 E Livingston AveColumbus, OH 43205
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1580 E Mound St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1580 E Mound St

1580 E Mound StColumbus, OH 43205
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South End, Columbus, OH Local Guide

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 The Livingston priced from $750. SkyView has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $862. Here are the most affordable South End apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Livingston1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
SkyView1 BR, 1 BA - Classic1BR,1BA$862
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$925
Lockbourne GreeneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$997
Jaeger SquareHeatonStudio,1BA$1,018
ELEVATE 3401x11BR,1BA$1,289
Market Mohawk ApartmentsDesigner Flat2BR,1BA$1,349

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End, OH

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the South End area is the $0.85 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at 414-416 E. Whittier St in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value South End apartment is the 672 Stewart Ave Model at 672 Stewart Ave, Unit 672 Stewart Ave starting at $1,450 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the South Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
414-416 E. Whittier St4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$0.85
672 Stewart Ave, Unit 672 Stewart Ave672 Stewart Ave3BR,1BA$1.28
954 S Ohio Ave, Unit C954 S Ohio Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
Market Mohawk ApartmentsTower Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.80
1584 S 4th St, Unit 1584 4th st1584 S 4th St2BR,1BA$1.38
Lockbourne GreeneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
687 E Columbus St, Unit 687 E Columbus St687 E Columbus St2BR,1BA$1.49
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$1.03
The Livingston1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
SkyView1 BR, 1 BA - Classic1BR,1BA$1.53

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South End, Columbus, OH

Ranked #158

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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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 $1,018.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South End Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South End Apartment is $750 at The Livingston.

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 $1,154.

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