Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (42 Rentals)

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299 Reinhard Ave

ColumbusOH43206

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1467 E Mound
1 Bedroom Apartments

1467 E Mound

1467 E MoundColumbus, 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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The Livingston
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Livingston

1573 E Livingston AveColumbus, 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 SkyView priced from $917. Lockbourne Greene has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $997. Here are the most affordable South End apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SkyView1 BR, 1 BA - Classic1BR,1BA$917
Lockbourne GreeneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$997
The Livingston2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1,150
Jaeger SquareHeatonStudio,1BA$1,155
The BarrettReinhard1BR,1BA$1,459
Market Mohawk ApartmentsFlat w/ Juliette Balcony2BR,1BA$1,489
414-416 E. Whittier St4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$2,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End, OH

As of September 21, 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 Dion Penthouse Model at Jaeger Square starting at $5,345 with a $3.72 price per square foot in the Downtown 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
Jaeger SquareDion Penthouse2BR,2.5BA$3.72
Lockbourne GreeneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Market Mohawk ApartmentsDesigner Flat2BR,1BA$1.66
The Livingston2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.26
The BarrettMoeller1BR,1BA$2.00
315 Forest St, Unit 315315 Forest St2BR,1BA$1.87
550 E Beck St, Unit 552 East Beck Street550 E Beck St2BR,1BA$2.13
SkyView1 BR, 1 BA - Classic1BR,1BA$1.63

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South End, Columbus, OH

Ranked #188

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South End Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South End?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South End is under $2,800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South End?

The cheapest apartment in South End is SkyView which is listed at $917, while the average apartment in South End costs $4,489.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South End?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in South End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South End?

Cheap apartments in South End have an average cost of $137 which is $4,352 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South End.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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