
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastgate Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (55 Rentals)
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Townley Court Apartments

Franklin Park Apartments

194 Jefferson Ave

Broadleigh Lofts

Gateway Apartments

Clifton Woods Apartments

902 Kenwick Rd

340 St Clair Ave
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Washington Place Apartments

Eden at Bexley Crossing

Atcheson Place Lofts

620 E. Town Street Apartments

1320-1322-1322 Gault St

378 N Roosevelt Ave

401-407-407 Gilbert St

Adelphi Quarter
Eastgate
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476 Taylor Apartments

849-855-855 Wellington Blvd

369 N Roosevelt Ave

Cassady North Apartments

849 Wellington Blvd

Frisbie

1323-1325-1325 E 18th Ave

Ogden Apartments

Yardley Apartments

THE STATION at Trolley District

Flats on East Gay

1801 E Rich St
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 | $1,013 | $425 | $1,500 |
Eastgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,189 | $699 | $2,250 |
Eastgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,446 | $825 | $3,000 |
Eastgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $1,075 | $2,999 |
Eastgate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $1,450 | $2,750 |
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Cheapest Available Eastgate Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastgate area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Belmont Apartments priced from $425. Franklin Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Eastgate apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Belmont Apartments | Student Room | Studio,1BA | $425 |
Franklin Park Apartments | One Bedroom - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
Broadleigh Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
Coves at Columbus on Mayfield Place | bex1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
Gateway Apartments | Gateway 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $816 |
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
Clifton Woods Apartments | 2BR 1BA Smoke Free | 2BR,1BA | $860 |
Bexley Plaza | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Eden at Bexley Crossing | 1 Bedroom with Walkthrough Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastgate, OH
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastgate 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 Eastgate apartment is the 468 N Ohio Ave Model at 468 N Ohio Ave starting at $1,725 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Near East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastgate apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom | 5BR,5BA | $1.02 |
468 N Ohio Ave | 468 N Ohio Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
1802 E Long St, Unit D | 1802 E Long St | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Broadleigh Lofts | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Townhomes on James and Fair | James TH2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Atcheson Place Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
The Livingston | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
69 N 20th St, Unit I | 69 N 20th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Bexley Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
Fairwood Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEastgate, Columbus, OH
Ranked #35
Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Eastgate, Columbus, OH
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Columbus. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
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 $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastgate?
The cheapest apartment in Eastgate is Franklin Park Apartments which is listed at $699, 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 34 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 $1,379 which is $2,121 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastgate.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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