Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Franklinton Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (131 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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210 S Yale Ave

ColumbusOH43222
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Continental Tower
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$1,050 - $3,180
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Continental Tower

150 E Gay StColumbus, OH 43215
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The Nicholas
$1,078 - $4,742
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$1,068 - $4,732
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The Nicholas

12 W Gay StColumbus, OH 43215
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One at the Peninsula
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$1,099 - $4,744
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$1,074 - $4,719
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One at the Peninsula

111 Belle StColumbus, OH 43215
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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 $450. 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$450
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - +$50 Water1BR,1BA$825
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$840
The GaetzMicroStudio,1BA$899
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
41 S Grant AveSINGLE1BR,1BA$925
Washington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$944
The Americana Apartments1BR Ren1BR,1BA$945
Microliving @ 260 S 4th StreetThe DelStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Franklinton, OH

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Franklinton area is the $1.17 price per square foot 767 Wager St Model at 767 Wager St, Unit 767 in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value South Franklinton apartment is the Kossuth Model at Brewers Yard starting at $1,630 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
767 Wager St, Unit 767767 Wager St2BR,2BA$1.17
Brewers YardKossuth1BR,1BA$1.57
Ohio Furniture Bldg1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
Franklin Manor ApartmentsThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,1BA$1.46
41 S Grant AveDOUBLE2BR,1BA$1.33
Parsons Village East Senior ApartmentsA22BR,1BA$1.46
Jenkins Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff2x12BR,1BA$1.30
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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South Franklinton, Columbus, OH

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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!

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 $950.

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 $3,100.

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 37 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 $108 which is $2,992 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Franklinton.

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