Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (16 Rentals)

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Aries Court
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Aries Court

3783 Aries Brook DrColumbus, 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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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 Columbus Park Apartments priced from $739. Cushing Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Southeast Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio,1BA$739
Cushing Arms1BR 650sf1BR,1BA$795
Winchester OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$804
Capital Pointe - WoodviewCapp 1B1BR,1BA$922
Heather Glen Townhomes2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Columbus, OH

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Columbus area is the $1.27 price per square foot Aspen Model at Riverdale Plaza in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,215. The second greatest value Southeast Columbus apartment is the 2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome Model at Heather Glen Townhomes starting at $999 with a $1.16 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.
Riverdale PlazaAspen2BR,1.5BA$1.27
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$1.52
The Charles at BexleyOne-Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.37
Capital Pointe - WoodviewCapp 1B1BR,1BA$1.32
TimbercreekCedar Brook Flat1BR,1BA$2.06
Winchester OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio ,1BA$2.24

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 Columbus Park Apartments listed at $739.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Columbus Apartment is $795 at Cushing Arms.

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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