Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South of Main Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (13 Rentals)

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833 Lilley Ave

ColumbusOH43205

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1467 E Mound
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1467 E Mound

1467 E MoundColumbus, OH 43205
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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1640 E Mound StColumbus, OH 43205
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2 Bedroom Apartments

1580 E Mound St

1580 E Mound StColumbus, OH 43205

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South of Main, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available South of Main Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South of Main area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at The Livingston priced from $750. Fairwood Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $764. Here are the most affordable South of Main apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Livingston1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$764
Granville Woods Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South of Main, OH

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the South of Main area is the $0.96 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Fairwood Commons in the in the Milo-Grogan neighborhood starting from $764. The second greatest value South of Main apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Granville Woods Lofts starting at $960 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Woodland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South of Main apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.96
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
The Livingston1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South of Main Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in South of Main is The Livingston which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in South of Main costs $2,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South of Main?

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 41 regular apartments in South of Main 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 of Main?

Cheap apartments in South of Main have an average cost of $884 which is $1,116 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South of Main.

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