Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Orchards Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (208 Rentals)

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602 E Town St, Unit 13
$850

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602 E Town St, Unit 13

602 E Town StColumbus, OH 43215
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$895
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1738 E Long St

ColumbusOH43203

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ColumbusOH43203

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1679 Smith Rd

ColumbusOH43207

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Southern Orchards, Columbus, OH Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR, 1BA$300
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio, 1BA$450
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio, 1BA$739
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$764
Clifton Woods2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$795
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio, 1BA$795
Clifton Woods Apartments2BR 1BA Smoke Free2BR, 1BA$795
Franklin Park Apartments1BR, Small, Renovated1BR, 1BA$800
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - +$50 Water1BR, 1BA$825
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$839

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Orchards, OH

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southern Orchards area is the $1.18 price per square foot 15 E G ay st 2C Model at The Day Companies Downtown in the Discovery District neighborhood starting from $1,985. The second greatest value Southern Orchards apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Large Model at 620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC in the Near East Side neighborhood starting at $1,110 with a $0.93 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southern Orchards apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Day Companies Downtown15 E G ay st 2C1BR, 1BA$1.18
620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Large2BR, 1BA$0.93
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR, 1BA$0.94
SkyView3 BR, 1 BA - Classic3BR, 1BA$1.16
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.02
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR, 1BA$1.03
69 N 20th St, Unit A69 N 20th St2BR, 1BA$1.28
Jenkins Lofts2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.18
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$0.96
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio, 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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