Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Linden Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (230 Rentals)

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1360 Highland St

1360 Highland StColumbus, OH 43201
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South Linden, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Linden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Linden area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Holiday House Apartments priced from $775. Charwalde has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable South Linden apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Holiday House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775
CharwaldeStudioStudio,1BA$775
N High St 2228 TPP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$849
Hometeam Properties1 Bedroom - Multiple Floorplans Available1BR,1BA$849
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
Royal Neil ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
2916-2920 Cleveland Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
161 W Hubbard AveModel A1BR,1BA$895
Shiloh Crossings Apartments1 BED, 1 BATH1BR,1BA$899
1680 Summit St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Linden, OH

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Linden area is the $1.12 price per square foot 1315 N 6th St Model at 1315 N 6th St, Unit 1315 in the in the North Central Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value South Linden apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Chittenden Ave 34 UL starting at $1,080 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Flytown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Linden apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1315 N 6th St, Unit 13151315 N 6th St3BR,1BA$1.12
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.90
Smith and HighSmith & High Flats1BR,1BA$0.93
2765 Cleveland Ave, Unit D2765 Cleveland Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
726 N High St726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.10
Northern Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.08
Oakland Park Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
1573-1579 Cordell Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.08
1680 Summit St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.20
N High St 2228 TPP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.13

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Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including South Linden, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Linden Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Linden?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Linden is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Linden?

The cheapest apartment in South Linden is Charwalde which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in South Linden costs $4,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Linden?

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 70 regular apartments in South Linden 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 Linden?

Cheap apartments in South Linden have an average cost of $248 which is $4,252 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Linden.

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