Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Franklinton Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (158 Rentals)

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property at 415 Nace Ave

$700

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415 Nace Ave

ColumbusOH43223

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602 E Town St, Unit 13
$850
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602 E Town St, Unit 13

602 E Town StColumbus, OH 43215
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property at 47 Parsons Ave

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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47 Parsons Ave

ColumbusOH43215

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property at 340 St Clair Ave

$910 - $1,275

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340 St Clair Ave

ColumbusOH43203

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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. Starling Yard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $401. Here are the most affordable South Franklinton apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$401
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$450
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$795
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$824
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - +$50 Water1BR,1BA$825
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff1x11BR,1BA$875
The GaetzMicroStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Franklinton, OH

As of September 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Franklinton area is the $1.40 price per square foot 3BR/1.5BA Model at Schiller Terrace in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value South Franklinton apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 85-87 N Yale Ave starting at $1,100 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Franklinton 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.
Schiller Terrace3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.40
85-87 N Yale Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$0.91
The Arbor1X11BR,1BA$1.29
780 Ann St, Unit 780780 Ann St2BR,1.5BA$1.34
Starling Yard2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.93
Columbus Renaissance Housing I2 Bdr2BR,1BA$1.31
Jenkins Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
409-419 Welch (EEL)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.15
838-846 W Rich St2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.35
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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South Franklinton, Columbus, OH

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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!

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 $1,644.

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 28 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 $145 which is $1,499 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Franklinton.

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