Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (10 Rentals)

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Yearling Plaza
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Yearling Plaza

151 S Yearling RdColumbus, OH 43213
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Eastway Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastway Village

4237 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43213
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Hamilton Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Crossing

540 S Hamilton RdWhitehall, OH 43213
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Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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East Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Stonecrest priced from $829. Yearling Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable East Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$829
Yearling GreenModel1A1BR,1BA$850
Eden of Whitehall1BR 1BA Walkthrough Kitchen1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbus, OH

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Columbus area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Traditions at Creekview in the in the East Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value East Columbus apartment is the 2BR 1.5BA TH Finished Basement +Bonus Rm Model at Eden of Whitehall starting at $1,499 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the East Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Traditions at Creekview2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.09
Eden of Whitehall2BR 1.5BA TH Finished Basement +Bonus Rm2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Central ParkJefferson2BR,2BA$1.50
Wellington WoodsOne Bedroom Enclosed1BR,1BA$1.42
Villages at Eden Crossing1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.41
BroadwoodRobinwood1BR,1BA$1.69
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$1.25
East Broad PlazaCedar1BR,1BA$1.46
Yearling GreenModel1A1BR,1BA$1.31
Eden at Bexley Crossing1 Bedroom with Stackable W/D Connection1BR,1BA$1.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Columbus, Columbus, OH

Ranked #204

Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Columbus Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Columbus Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Columbus Apartment is $829 at Stonecrest.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Columbus Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Columbus is starting from $949 at Eden of Whitehall.

What is the most affordable East Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eden of Whitehall and starts from $1,049.

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