Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (8 Rentals)

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Elim Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elim Manor

3180-3200 Elim Manor CtColumbus, OH 43232
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Aries Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aries Court

3783 Aries Brook DrColumbus, OH 43207
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Southeast Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Winchester Oaks priced from $774. 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 OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe Milbrook1BR,1BA$789
Capital Pointe - WoodviewCapp 1B1BR,1BA$858

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Columbus, OH

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Columbus area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at River View at Bexley in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Southeast Columbus apartment is the 2 Bed Townhouse Model at College Park starting at $1,495 with a $1.46 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.
River View at Bexley2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.50
College Park2 Bed Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.46
The Charles at BexleyTwo-Bedroom Garden2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Riverdale PlazaAspen2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Heather Glen Townhomes2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.16
Capital Pointe - WoodviewCapp 1B1BR,1BA$1.23
TimbercreekCedar Brook Flat1BR,1BA$1.73
Winchester OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio ,1BA$2.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southeast Columbus, Columbus, OH

Ranked #148

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Columbus Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Columbus Apartment is $774 at Winchester Oaks.

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.

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