Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Franklinton Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (111 Rentals)

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South Franklinton, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Franklinton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Franklinton area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older priced from $300. Belmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $425. Here are the most affordable South Franklinton apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Broadway Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$700
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$789
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff1x11BR,1BA$875
Washington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$894
Microliving @ 260 S 4th StreetThe DelStudio,1BA$899
The GaetzMicroStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Franklinton, OH

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Franklinton 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 Franklinton apartment is the 409 E Markison Ave Model at 409 E Markison Ave, Unit C starting at $1,350 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the South Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Franklinton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
414-416 E. Whittier St4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$0.85
409 E Markison Ave, Unit C409 E Markison Ave3BR,1BA$0.79
438 Columbian Ave438 Columbian Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.93
539 Southwood Ave539 Southwood Ave2BR,1.5BA$0.73
The Abigail2B1B - Custom Lx22BR,1BA$1.08
30 Martin Ave, Unit B30 Martin Ave2BR,1BA$1.37
71 Martin Ave, Unit 71.571 Martin Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
Broadway Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.17
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Franklinton, Columbus, OH

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Columbus. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the South Franklinton Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Franklinton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Franklinton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Franklinton is under $899.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Franklinton is Nazareth Towers-62 & Older which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in South Franklinton costs $3,124.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Franklinton?

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 14 regular apartments in South Franklinton 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 Franklinton?

Cheap apartments in South Franklinton have an average cost of $118 which is $3,006 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Franklinton.

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