Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Eastgate Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $1,200 (1 Rental)
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Eastgate, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastgate?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Eastgate Studio Apartments | $982 | $425 | $1,500 |
Eastgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,171 | $750 | $2,229 |
Eastgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,419 | $468 | $3,000 |
Eastgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $1,200 | $5,060 |
Eastgate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,462 | $1,850 | $6,530 |
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Getting Around the Eastgate Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
42 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastgate Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Eastgate?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastgate is under $894.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastgate?
The cheapest apartment in Eastgate is Gateway Apartments which is listed at $1,229, while the average apartment in Eastgate costs $3,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastgate?
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 31 regular apartments in Eastgate 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 Eastgate?
Cheap apartments in Eastgate have an average cost of $1,385 which is $2,115 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastgate.
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