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

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property at 362 E Markison Ave
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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362 E Markison Ave

ColumbusOH43207

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Market Mohawk Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,199 - $1,850

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Base Rent$1,199 - $1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,199 - $1,850
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Market Mohawk Apartments

399 S Grant AveColumbus, OH 43215
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property at 1098 Miller Ave
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1098 Miller Ave

ColumbusOH43206
property at 1288 Oakwood Ave
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1288 Oakwood Ave

ColumbusOH43206

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The Barrett
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$1,394 - $3,004

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Base Rent$1,394 - $3,004

Total Monthly Price$1,394 - $3,004
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The Barrett

345 E Deshler AveColumbus, OH 43206
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1467 E Mound
1 Bedroom Apartments

1467 E Mound

1467 E MoundColumbus, OH 43205
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1008 Parsons Ave.
Studio Apartments

1008 Parsons Ave.

1000-1008 Parsons AveColumbus, OH 43206
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499 E Columbus St
1 Bedroom Apartments

499 E Columbus St

499 E Columbus StColumbus, OH 43206

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1072 Forest St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1072 Forest St

1072 Forest StColumbus, OH 43206
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Lockbourne Greene
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lockbourne Greene

1836 Lockbourne RdColumbus, OH 43207
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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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1116-1122 Cole St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1116-1122 Cole St

1116-1122 Cole StColumbus, OH 43205
property at 1009 Lilley Ave
$1,400
Studio Rentals
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1009 Lilley Ave

ColumbusOH43206
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
499 E Columbus St1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$840
1447 East Fulton Street1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$900
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR, 1BA$925
Lockbourne GreeneOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,005
Jaeger SquareRobinson | Workforce Incentive ProgramStudio, 1BA$1,015
The Americana Apartments1BR Ren1BR, 1BA$1,045
ELEVATE 3401x11BR, 1BA$1,099
SkyView3 BR, 1 BA - Classic3BR, 1BA$1,160
Market Mohawk ApartmentsGateway StudioStudio, 1BA$1,199
The Courtyard on South ChampionTwo Bedroom2BR, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
365 Frebis Ave3 Bed3BR, 3.5BA$1.68
Briggs & Sycamore2 BD 1.5 BA2BR, 1.5BA$1.59
The Courtyard on South ChampionTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.32
SkyView3 BR, 1 BA - Classic3BR, 1BA$1.16
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR, 1BA$1.03
Lockbourne GreeneOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.46
ELEVATE 3401x11BR, 1BA$1.79
Market Mohawk ApartmentsTower Flat1BR, 1BA$2.36
The Americana Apartments1BR Ren1BR, 1BA$1.90
1447 East Fulton Street1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.69

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South End, Columbus, OH

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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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