Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastgate Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (61 Rentals)

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Broadmoor
from $695Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Broadmoor

880-886 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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530 - JAMES PLAZA
1 Bedroom Apartments

530 - JAMES PLAZA

827 S James RdColumbus, OH 43227
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Royal James Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal James Plaza

1113 S James RdColumbus, OH 43227
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1467 E Mound
1 Bedroom Apartments

1467 E Mound

1467 E MoundColumbus, OH 43205
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Sterling Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Court

3145-3235 Sterling LnColumbus, OH 43219
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Longview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Longview Apartments

1728-1738 E Long StColumbus, OH 43203
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Broadway Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

775 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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1150 Bryden
1 Bedroom Apartments

1150 Bryden

1150 Bryden RdColumbus, OH 43205
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Eastgate, Columbus, OH Local Guide

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. Broadmoor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Eastgate apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
BroadmoorStudioStudio,1BA$695
Franklin Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$699
Bexley PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$770
Broadleigh LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$789
Coves at Columbus on Mayfield Placebex1x11BR,1BA$815
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$816
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$840
Clifton Woods Apartments*2 BD 1 BA*2BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastgate, OH

As of March 23, 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 1980 E 5th Ave Model at 1980 E 5th Ave starting at $1,840 with a $1.08 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom5BR,5BA$1.02
1980 E 5th Ave1980 E 5th Ave4BR,2BA$1.08
468 N Ohio Ave468 N Ohio Ave3BR,2BA$1.30
Broadleigh LoftsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.31
Townhomes on James and FairJames TH22BR,1BA$1.05
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
The Livingston2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.26
69 N 20th St, Unit I69 N 20th St2BR,1BA$1.17
Bexley Village2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Eastgate, Columbus, OH

Ranked #34

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $860.

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 677 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 $1,366 which is $2,134 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastgate.

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