Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (21 Rentals)

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Aries Court
$840
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

Aries Court

3783 Aries Brook DrColumbus, OH 43207
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Timbercreek
$1,207 - $1,492
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Timbercreek

3264 Green Meadows StColumbus, OH 43207
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Berwick Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berwick Grove

3240 Tradan DrColumbus, OH 43232

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Elim Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elim Manor

3180-3200 Elim Manor CtColumbus, OH 43232
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Riverdale Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverdale Plaza

2125 Courtright RdColumbus, OH 43232

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Cheapest Available Southeast Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Winchester Oaks priced from $695. Columbus Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $789. Here are the most affordable Southeast Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winchester OaksStudioStudio,1BA$695
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe Milbrook1BR,1BA$789
Cushing Arms1BR 650sf1BR,1BA$795
Capital Pointe - WoodviewCapp 1B1BR,1BA$910
Heather Glen Townhomes2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Columbus, OH

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Columbus area is the $1.91 price per square foot 1 Model at 2349 Beverly Pl in the in the East Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Southeast Columbus apartment is the Aspen Model at Riverdale Plaza starting at $1,305 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the South Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2349 Beverly Pl13BR,2BA$1.91
Riverdale PlazaAspen2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Heather Glen Townhomes2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.16
Cushing Arms2br/1.5ba 800sf2BR,1.5BA$1.50
College Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.44
The Charles at BexleyOne-Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.37
Capital Pointe - WoodviewCapp 1A1BR,1BA$1.56
TimbercreekCedar Brook Flat1BR,1BA$2.06
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio ,1BA$2.39
Winchester OaksStudioStudio ,1BA$2.41

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Columbus Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southeast Columbus?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southeast Columbus is at Winchester Oaks listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Columbus Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Columbus Apartment is $789 at Columbus Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southeast Columbus Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southeast Columbus is starting from $899 at Columbus Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Southeast Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southeast Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Columbus Park Apartments and starts from $1,129.

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