
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Orchards Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (139 Rentals)
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Belmont Apartments

Atcheson Place Lofts

Townley Court Apartments

Gardenview Flats

1088 Franklin Ave, Unit #A

Columbus Park Apartments

1949 Parsons Ave

1724 Richmond Ave

1723 Richmond Ave
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340 St Clair Ave

Clifton Woods Apartments

Franklin Park Apartments

174 Jefferson Ave

27 Winner Ave

Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street

Washington Place Apartments

791-793-793 S Champion Ave
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The Gaetz

136 Brunson Ave

620 E. Town Street Apartments

1713 E Whittier St
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Harlow Apartments

Liberty Place Apartments

1185-1191-1191 S 22nd St

753 E Mithoff St

150 N. Third Street Apartments

Topiary Park Crossing

1468-1474 S High St

Adelphi Quarter
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High and Cherry

Flats on East Gay

987 Lilley Ave

Horizon West

One at the Penninsula

303 Front Street

311 E Jenkins Ave
Southern Orchards - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Columbus by our Columbus, OH Local Expert Kim Mooneyham. See how it ranks!

Yardley Apartments
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 |
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Southern Orchards Studio Apartments | $1,223 | $300 | $2,508 |
Southern Orchards 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,660 | $300 | $3,525 |
Southern Orchards 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,381 | $300 | $6,045 |
Southern Orchards 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,456 | $650 | $8,660 |
Southern Orchards 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,863 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 139 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 $425. Here are the most affordable Southern Orchards apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Nazareth Towers-62 & Older | Studio | 2BR,1BA | $300 |
Belmont Apartments | Student Room | Studio,1BA | $425 |
Atcheson Place Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $468 |
Gardenview Flats | Taco ‘Bout a Deal at Gardenview Flats! | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Lockbourne Greene | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
Columbus Park Apartments | The Alum | Studio,1BA | $789 |
Clifton Woods Apartments | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Coves at Columbus on Mayfield Place | bex1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
Franklin Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Orchards, OH
As of June 05, 2025 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 4BR/2.0BA Model at 414-416 E. Whittier St starting at $2,800 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus 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. |
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610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom | 5BR,5BA | $1.02 |
414-416 E. Whittier St | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $0.85 |
Atcheson Place Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.49 |
The Livingston | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
SkyView | 2 BR, 1 BA - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Fairwood Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
The Abigail | 2B1B - Custom Lx2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Lockbourne Greene | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Long View | 2 BD 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Nazareth Towers-62 & Older | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthern Orchards, Columbus, OH
Ranked #17
Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Southern Orchards, Columbus, OH
Livingston Elementary School
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Ohio and customized analysis for Central Columbus, OH. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Southern Orchards Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
48 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southern Orchards Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southern Orchards?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southern Orchards is under $839.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southern Orchards?
The cheapest apartment in Southern Orchards is Nazareth Towers-62 & Older which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Southern Orchards costs $4,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southern Orchards?
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 21 regular apartments in Southern Orchards 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 Southern Orchards?
Cheap apartments in Southern Orchards have an average cost of $218 which is $3,982 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern Orchards.
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