Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (20 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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1418 SELKIRK Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1418 SELKIRK Rd

1418 Selkirk RdColumbus, OH 43227
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Riverdale Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverdale Plaza

2125 Courtright RdColumbus, OH 43232

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. 1418 SELKIRK Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Southeast Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio,1BA$739
1418 SELKIRK Rd1418 SELKIRK Rd - Unit...1BR,1BA$800
Winchester OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$804
Capital Pointe - WoodviewCapp 1B1BR,1BA$869
The Charles at BexleyOne-Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Columbus, OH

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Columbus area is the $1.44 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhouse - Renovated Model at College Park in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Southeast Columbus apartment is the Aspen Model at Riverdale Plaza starting at $1,090 with a $1.14 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.
College Park2 Bedroom Townhouse - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.44
Riverdale PlazaAspen2BR,1.5BA$1.14
TimbercreekCedar Brook2BR,1BA$1.61
Cushing Arms2br/1.5ba 800sf2BR,1.5BA$1.50
The Charles at BexleyOne-Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.37
Capital Pointe - WoodviewCapp 1A1BR,1BA$1.45
Winchester OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
1418 SELKIRK Rd1418 SELKIRK Rd - Unit...1BR,1BA$1.60
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio ,1BA$2.24

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 $800 at 1418 SELKIRK Rd.

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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