
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Orchards Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (185 Rentals)
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Belmont Apartments

Townley Court Apartments

Columbus Park Apartments

1324 E Main St

72 S Ohio Ave

The Americana Apartments

22 E Welch Ave, Unit 4

1175 Studer Ave

1949 Parsons Ave
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620 E. Town Street Apartments

1694 S Washington Ave

1002 Bryden Rd

196 Clifton Ct

Franklin Park Apartments

Clifton Woods Apartments

SkyView

1716 Richmond Ave

Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street

824 Studer Ave
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The Gaetz

47 Parsons Ave

27 Winner Ave

1009 Lilley Ave

1414 E Columbus St

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The Harris

835 E Mithoff St

1157 Bryden Rd

41 S Grant Ave
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Park Royal Apartments

340 St Clair Ave

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Washington Place Apartments

150 N. Third Street Apartments

1138-1138 Oakwood Ave

45 Governor Pl

Granville Woods Lofts

Atcheson Place Lofts

1715 E Whittier St

Adelphi Quarter
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Liberty Place Apartments

LongView Apartments

866-868-868 Ellsworth Ave

1732 E Long St

303 Front St

The Diehl

The Luminary

940 Geers Ave

Normandy Columbus
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Southern Orchards, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southern Orchards?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Orchards Studio Apartments | $1,236 | $300 | $3,583 |
| Southern Orchards 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,639 | $300 | $5,023 |
| Southern Orchards 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,358 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Southern Orchards 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,432 | $1,034 | $7,173 |
| Southern Orchards 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,763 | $1,900 | $8,015 |
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There are currently 185 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southern Orchards Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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Cheapest Available Southern Orchards Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southern Orchards area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older priced from $300. Belmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here are the most affordable Southern Orchards apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazareth Towers-62 & Older | Studio | 2BR,1BA | $300 |
| Belmont Apartments | Student Room | Studio,1BA | $450 |
| Columbus Park Apartments | The Alum | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| Fairwood Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $764 |
| The Americana Apartments | EFF Ren Stainless | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Broadway Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 620 E. Town Street Apartments | 1 BR - +$50 Water | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
| Franklin Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Clifton Woods Apartments | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Orchards, OH
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southern Orchards area is the $1.02 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom Model at 610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Southern Orchards apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at 620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC starting at $1,400 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Near East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southern Orchards apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom | 5BR,5BA | $1.02 |
| 620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Jenkins Lofts | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| 1116-1122 Cole St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| The Harris | 2 Bed- B | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| 69 N 20th St, Unit I | 69 N 20th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 835 E Mithoff St | Two Beds | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Lockbourne Greene | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Fairwood Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Nazareth Towers-62 & Older | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southern Orchards Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southern Orchards?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southern Orchards is at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older listed at $300.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southern Orchards Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southern Orchards Apartment is $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southern Orchards Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southern Orchards is starting from $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older.
What is the most affordable Southern Orchards Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southern Orchards Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Columbus Park Apartments and starts from $1,129.
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