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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. Granville Woods Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $395. Here are the most affordable Southern Orchards apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$395
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Gardenview FlatsYour Dream Apartment + 1 Month FREE — Only at G...Studio,1BA$700
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio,1BA$739
Clifton Woods Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$815
ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Lockbourne GreeneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$841
Franklin Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$850
Washington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$894

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Orchards, OH

As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southern Orchards area is the $1.02 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom Model at 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom5BR,5BA$1.02
414-416 E. Whittier St4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$0.85
Lear Block294 E Long2BR,2BA$1.11
164 N 18th St164 N 18th St3BR,3.5BA$1.14
63 E Gay St, Unit 63 and a half63 E Gay St2BR,2BA$0.98
65 S 5th St, Unit 65 S 5th Columbus Oh 3B65 S 5th St2BR,2BA$1.16
352 E 20th Ave, Unit 352.5 E 20th Avenue352 E 20th Ave2BR,1BA$1.13
The Harris2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.22
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.55
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southern Orchards, Columbus, OH

Ranked #18

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Orchards

What type of rentals are currently available in Southern Orchards?

There are currently 742 Apartments for Rent in Southern Orchards, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $12,963. There are also 247 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southern Orchards ranging from $575 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southern Orchards?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southern Orchards ranges from $575 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,984.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southern Orchards?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southern Orchards range from $500 to $8,696, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,180 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,266.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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