Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Linden Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (228 Rentals)

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207 E Lane Ave

ColumbusOH43201

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2353 N High St

ColumbusOH43202

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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 $715. Duncan Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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$715
Duncan Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$775
Charwalde1 bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Gordon House1 bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Shiloh Crossings Apartments1 BED, 1 BATH1BR,1BA$824
Olentangy VillageVillage StudioStudio,1BA$829
1680 Summit St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$940
Statehouse Highline4BR/4BA - 4.14BR,4BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Linden, OH

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Linden area is the $0.73 price per square foot One Bed Model at One Short North in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value South Linden apartment is the 220 E Oakland Ave Model at 220 E Oakland Ave, Unit B starting at $1,525 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Harrison West 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.
One Short NorthOne Bed1BR,1BA$0.73
220 E Oakland Ave, Unit B220 E Oakland Ave3BR,1BA$1.17
414 E 12th Ave3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.15
1871 N 4th St2 Beds2BR,1BA$0.94
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.92
Ravine Flats at Iuka2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Northern Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.20
Duncan Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.02
Charwalde1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Gordon House1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Linden, Columbus, OH

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

Getting Around the South Linden Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $949.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Linden is Duncan Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in South Linden costs $5,650.

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 21 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 $207 which is $5,443 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Linden.

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