
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Orchards Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (165 Rentals)
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Belmont Apartments

Townley Court Apartments

Gardenview Flats

Granville Woods Lofts

Columbus Park Apartments

1348 Wager St

1157 Bryden Rd

245 S 21st St
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620 E. Town Street Apartments

1949 Parsons Ave

SkyView

Lockbourne Greene

Franklin Park Apartments

1769 Clifton Ave

Library Park

Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street

1177 Lilley Ave

The Gaetz
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Clifton Woods Apartments

1744 Richmond Ave

1743 Richmond Ave

The Harris

835 E Mithoff St

41 S Grant Ave

1623 Franklin Park S

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The Americana

596 E Gates St

150 N. Third Street Apartments

722 Sheridan Ave

326 St Clair Ave

Jenkins Lofts

Topiary Park Crossing

LongView Apartments

Liberty Place Apartments

1732P E Long St
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THE STATION at Trolley District

Harlow on Main

754 Mt Vernon Ave

474 Elsmere St

472 Elsmere St

1394-1396-1396 S Ohio Ave

331 Kendall Pl

Flats on East Gay

Fairwood Commons

Adelphi Quarter
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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 | $1,178 | $300 | $2,612 |
| Southern Orchards 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $300 | $3,756 |
| Southern Orchards 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $300 | $6,952 |
| Southern Orchards 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,986 | $650 | $8,644 |
| Southern Orchards 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,338 | $1,525 | $5,020 |
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There are currently 165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazareth Towers-62 & Older | Studio | 2BR,1BA | $300 |
| Belmont Apartments | Student Room | Studio,1BA | $425 |
| The Livingston | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Granville Woods Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| 74 E Engler St | 3C | Studio,1BA | $785 |
| Columbus Park Apartments | The Milbrook | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| 1157 Bryden Rd | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,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 |
| Broadway Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $840 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Orchards, OH
As of January 29, 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 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Lear Block | 294 E Long 3rd floor | 2BR,2BA | $0.70 |
| 1547 E Rich St, Unit 1547 | 1547 E Rich St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
| 619 Oak St, Unit 619 A Oak Street | 619 Oak St | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| 620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| 835 E Mithoff St | Two Beds | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Fair Oaks Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Granville Woods Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Nazareth Towers-62 & Older | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.67 |
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Best Local Schools in Southern Orchards, Columbus, OH
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $840.
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 $2,800.
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 99 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 $229 which is $2,571 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern Orchards.
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