
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (19 Rentals)
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Gardenview Flats

Columbus Park Apartments
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The Charles at Bexley

1300 S James Rd

Heather Glen Townhomes

College Park
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3632 Cushing Dr
Southeast Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southeast Columbus Studio Apartments | $723 | $665 | $789 |
Southeast Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $939 | $750 | $1,333 |
Southeast Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,348 | $879 | $2,887 |
Southeast Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,889 | $1,129 | $2,580 |
Southeast Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $1,585 | $1,585 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southeast Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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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 $665. Gardenview Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Southeast Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Winchester Oaks | Studio | Studio,1BA | $665 |
Gardenview Flats | Your Dream Apartment + 1 Month FREE — Only at G... | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Columbus Park Apartments | The Alum | Studio,1BA | $739 |
Cushing Arms | 1BR 650sf | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Capital Pointe - Woodview | Capp 1B | 1BR,1BA | $809 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Columbus, OH
As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Columbus area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2 Bed Townhouse Model at College Park in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Southeast Columbus apartment is the Two-Bedroom Garden Model at The Charles at Bexley starting at $1,399 with a $1.38 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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College Park | 2 Bed Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.46 |
The Charles at Bexley | Two-Bedroom Garden | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
Riverdale Plaza | Aspen | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
Chatham Village | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Capital Pointe - Woodview | Woodview | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Heather Glen Townhomes | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Timbercreek | Spring Brook | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Stonecrest | The Crest | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Cushing Arms | 1BR 650sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Commons At Waters Edge | 1 Bed 1 Bath Elite | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSoutheast Columbus, Columbus, OH
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Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Southeast Columbus Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
21 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 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 Southeast Columbus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Columbus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Columbus is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Columbus is Gardenview Flats which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Southeast Columbus costs $2,027.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Columbus?
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 7 regular apartments in Southeast Columbus 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 Southeast Columbus?
Cheap apartments in Southeast Columbus have an average cost of $142 which is $1,885 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Columbus.
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