
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (30 Rentals)
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Clifton Woods Apartments

144 1/2 Brunson Ave

Long View

Jaeger Square

45 Governors Pl

476 Taylor Apartments

849-855-855 Wellington Blvd

Cassady North Apartments

849 Wellington Blvd
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THE STATION at Trolley District

Flats on East Gay

1801 E Rich St

1823 E Rich St

Parkview Arms

The Ethan

BEXLEY HOUSE

691-693-693 N Dawson Ave

48 Parkwood Ave

Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments
Near East Side, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near East Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Near East Side Studio Apartments | $1,174 | $1,011 | $1,388 |
Near East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,580 | $699 | $3,714 |
Near East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,413 | $860 | $5,675 |
Near East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,648 | $1,360 | $7,945 |
Near East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,450 | $1,950 |
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Cheapest Available Near East Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near East Side area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Franklin Park Apartments priced from $699. 610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $839. Here are the most affordable Near East Side apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Franklin Park Apartments | One Bedroom - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
Clifton Woods Apartments | *2 BD 1 BA* | 2BR,1BA | $860 |
Jaeger Square | A5 | Studio,1BA | $1,011 |
Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
476 Taylor Apartments | The Beck - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,048 |
Triumph Apartments | The Cast Iron | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
THE STATION at Trolley District | Studio - Premium | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
Flats on East Gay | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Parkview Arms | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, OH
As of March 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near East Side 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 Near East Side 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 Near East Side 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 |
1980 E 5th Ave | 1980 E 5th Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.08 |
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 |
Cassady North Apartments | 2 Bdrm/2 Bath-2nd FloorB | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Parkview Arms | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
BEXLEY HOUSE | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Clifton Woods Apartments | *2 BD 1 BA* | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Franklin Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near East Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Near East Side?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Near East Side is at Jaeger Square listed at $1,011.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Near East Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Near East Side Apartment is $699 at Franklin Park Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Near East Side Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Near East Side is starting from $860 at Clifton Woods Apartments.
What is the most affordable Near East Side Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Near East Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments and starts from $1,402.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
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