
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (56 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Hilltop area of Columbus.


Apple Run Apartments

Rocky Creek Apartments

Garden Heights Apartments

Crown Pointe

Gravity

Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenue

366 Wrexham Ave

Ashton Pines Apartments & Townhomes

The Gaetz
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The Day Companies Downtown

Park Royal Apartments

Trace Quarter

Liberty Place Apartments

800 Harrisburg Pike, Unit 2 bedroom townhomes

Wheatland Crossing II

303 Front St

387 1/2 Lechner Ave

Franklin Manor Apartments

Westrich
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High and Cherry

Green House Columbus

The Atlas

One at the Peninsula

Grandview Apartments

Horizon West

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838-846 W Rich St

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Tivoli Apartments

Highpoint on Columbus Commons

8 on the Park at GVX
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New Bridge - Promo

River & Rich

LC RiverSouth

Southern Station

The Benjamin

Midpoint East at GVX

600 Goodale

Flats II

Arena Crossing

The Reach on Goodale
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436 Catherine St

Flats on Vine

The Nicholas

250 High

Trotters Park

Sonnenblick

791-793-793 Butler Ave

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The Julian

Brewers Yard

2157-2179 W Mound St
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South Hilltop, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Hilltop?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hilltop Studio Apartments | $1,238 | $739 | $2,098 |
| South Hilltop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,598 | $799 | $3,399 |
| South Hilltop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,154 | $933 | $5,779 |
| South Hilltop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,992 | $530 | $5,098 |
| South Hilltop 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,206 | $1,585 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starling Yard | 3 bdr | 3BR,2BA | $530 |
| Garden Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
| Ashton Pines Apartments & Townhomes | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Gaetz | Micro | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Park Royal Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenue | ff2x1b | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
| Wheatland Crossing II | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $997 |
| 303 Front St | The Glenn | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Trace Quarter | Trace-0B | Studio,1BA | $1,019 |
| Westrich | The Pilot | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonnenblick | The Morning | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| Trotters Park | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Grandview Apartments | CR | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| New Bridge - Promo | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| Wheatland Crossing II | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 838-846 W Rich St | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Starling Yard | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenue | ff2x1b | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Garden Heights Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Ashton Pines Apartments & Townhomes | Maple | 1BR,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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