Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (56 Rentals)

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Tivoli Apartments
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$1,155 - $1,395
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$1,155 - $1,395
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$1,155 - $1,395
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Tivoli Apartments

412 Thurber Dr WColumbus, OH 43215
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The Julian
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$1,454 - $3,724
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$1,454 - $3,724
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$1,454 - $3,724
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The Julian

272 S Front StColumbus, OH 43215
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800 Brown Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

800 Brown Rd

800 Brown RdColumbus, OH 43223

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Cheapest Available South Hilltop Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Hilltop area of Columbus, OH is a 3 Beds unit found at Starling Yard priced from $530. Garden Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $824. Here are the most affordable South Hilltop apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Starling Yard3 bdr3BR,2BA$530
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$824
Ashton Pines Apartments & TownhomesMaple1BR,1BA$899
The GaetzMicroStudio,1BA$899
Park Royal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff2x1b2BR,1BA$975
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$997
303 Front StThe GlennStudio,1BA$999
Trace QuarterTrace-0BStudio,1BA$1,019
WestrichThe PilotStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Hilltop, OH

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Hilltop area is the $1.26 price per square foot The Morning Model at Sonnenblick in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,440. The second greatest value South Hilltop apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Trotters Park starting at $1,683 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Hilltop apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SonnenblickThe Morning2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Trotters Park2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.53
Grandview ApartmentsCR2BR,2BA$1.45
New Bridge - Promo2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.09
838-846 W Rich St2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.35
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.11
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff2x1b2BR,1BA$1.30
Garden Heights ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.53
Ashton Pines Apartments & TownhomesMaple1BR,1BA$1.43

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Hilltop Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Hilltop?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Hilltop is at The Gaetz listed at $899.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Hilltop Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Hilltop Apartment is $824 at Garden Heights Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Hilltop Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Hilltop is starting from $933 at Starling Yard.

What is the most affordable South Hilltop Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Hilltop Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Starling Yard and starts from $530.

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