
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (40 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the South End area of Columbus.


Columbus Park Apartments

791-793-793 S Champion Ave

1016 Parsons Ave

Topiary Park Crossing
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Library Park

Jaeger Square

One at the Penninsula

1190-1192-1192 S Champion Ave

311 E Jenkins Ave

1244 S Ohio Ave

The Arbor

Market Mohawk Apartments

472 Elsmere St
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474 Elsmere St

659-661-661 Hanford St

346 E Mithoff St

The Ethan

1584 S 4th St, Unit 1584 4th st

672 Stewart Ave, Unit 672StewartAve

The Barrett

1540 S 4th St
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406-408 E Frankfort St

909-915 Wilson Ave

497-499-499 Thurman Ave

511 Elsmere St

538 Cline St

540 Cline St
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 |
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South End Studio Apartments | $1,280 | $789 | $2,090 |
South End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,593 | $770 | $3,714 |
South End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $899 | $5,675 |
South End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,489 | $758 | $9,650 |
South End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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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 Lockbourne Greene priced from $770. Columbus Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $789. Here are the most affordable South End apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lockbourne Greene | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
Columbus Park Apartments | The Milbrook | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
Jaeger Square | Marin | Studio,1BA | $1,019 |
LC RiverSouth | S1 - MTN | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
One at the Penninsula | S1-2 | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Library Park | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
SkyView | 2 BR, 1 BA - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,254 |
The Ethan | THEA- ADA Accessible | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End, OH
As of May 02, 2025 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 672StewartAve starting at $1,350 with a $1.19 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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414-416 E. Whittier St | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $0.85 |
672 Stewart Ave, Unit 672StewartAve | 672 Stewart Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.19 |
1584 S 4th St, Unit 1584 4th st | 1584 S 4th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Market Mohawk Apartments | Flat w/ Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Brewers Yard | Jaeger | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
SkyView | 2 BR, 1 BA - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
LC RiverSouth | Open 1x1 A - TMN | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Lockbourne Greene | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
The Ethan | Ella West Skyline | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
425 E Gates St, Unit 425 | 425 E Gates St | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
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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 Columbus Park Apartments listed at $789.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South End Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South End Apartment is $770 at Lockbourne Greene.
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 $899 at Columbus Park Apartments.
What is the most affordable South End Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South End Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Columbus Park Apartments and starts from $1,129.
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