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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
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$789
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff1x11BR,1BA$875
Washington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$894
Library ParkLibrary Park I | S1Studio,1BA$898
The GaetzMicroStudio,1BA$899
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Newly Renovated Apartment Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$924

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Franklinton, OH

As of October 14, 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 294 E Long Model at Lear Block starting at $3,000 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Discovery District 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
Lear Block294 E Long2BR,2BA$1.11
65 S 5th St, Unit 65 S 5th Columbus Oh 3B65 S 5th St2BR,2BA$1.16
Parsons Village East Senior ApartmentsA22BR,1BA$1.46
838-846 W Rich St2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.47
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.93
Franklin Manor ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1.54
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff1x11BR,1BA$1.46
Newly Renovated Apartment Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.54
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Franklinton, Columbus, OH

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Franklinton

What type of rentals are currently available in South Franklinton?

There are currently 448 Apartments for Rent in South Franklinton, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $8,696. There are also 155 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Franklinton ranging from $575 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Franklinton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Franklinton ranges from $575 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,773.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Franklinton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Franklinton range from $650 to $8,696, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,675 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,585.

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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