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property at 248 1/2 W 5th Ave

$950 - $1,145

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 28

248 1/2 W 5th Ave

ColumbusOH43201

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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 Hometeam Properties priced from $650. Holiday House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable South Linden apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hometeam PropertiesStudio - Multiple AvailableStudio,1BA$650
Holiday House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$699
CharwaldeStudio1BR,1BA$775
The King ApartmentsFour Bedroom4BR,4BA$800
1114 N High StJr 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
N High St 2228 TPP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
Gordon HouseStudioStudio,1BA$850
Olentangy VillageVillage StudioStudio,1BA$879

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Linden, OH

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Linden area is the $0.28 price per square foot 1372 Neil Ave Model at 1372 Neil Ave, Unit 1372 in the in the Flytown neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value South Linden apartment is the Four Bedroom Model at The King Apartments starting at $800 with a $0.56 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.
1372 Neil Ave, Unit 13721372 Neil Ave1BR,2.5BA$0.28
The King ApartmentsFour Bedroom4BR,4BA$0.56
1210 Dennison Ave, Unit 12101210 Dennison Ave2BR,1BA$1.19
New Yorker2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.79
Northern Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.90
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.10
29 W Patterson Ave, Unit 2529 W Patterson Ave1BR,1BA$1.12
1680 Summit St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.20
N High St 2228 TPP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10

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South Linden, Columbus, OH

Ranked #15

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

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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!

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 $879.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Linden is Charwalde which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in South Linden costs $6,200.

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 201 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 $416 which is $5,784 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Linden.

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