Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (35 Rentals)

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Longview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Longview Apartments

1728-1738 E Long StColumbus, OH 43203
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1150 Bryden
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1150 Bryden

1150 Bryden RdColumbus, OH 43205
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The Harris
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The Harris

162 N Ohio AveColumbus, OH 43203
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Park Plaza
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Park Plaza

1505 Franklin Park SColumbus, OH 43205
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The Gemma
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The Gemma

1117 Oak StColumbus, OH 43205
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196 Miller Ave
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196 Miller Ave

196 Miller AveColumbus, OH 43205
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Near East Side, Columbus, OH Local Guide

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. Clifton Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Near East Side apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin Park ApartmentsNew-Year's-Sale! ** 1br/ 2br/ Studios ** Specia...1BR,1BA$699
Clifton Woods Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$800
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Long View2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$895
Flats on East GayStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Jaeger SquareMarinStudio,1BA$1,019
Legacy Pointe at Poindexter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,033
Ogden ApartmentsThe MilesStudio,1BA$1,090
Triumph ApartmentsThe Cast Iron1BR,1BA$1,095
THE STATION at Trolley DistrictStudio - PremiumStudio,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, OH

As of April 15, 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 300 Wilson Ave Model at 300 Wilson Ave, Unit 298A starting at $1,750 with a $1.06 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom5BR,5BA$1.02
300 Wilson Ave, Unit 298A300 Wilson Ave2BR,2BA$1.06
Bexley House3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.23
The JacquelineThe James1BR,1BA$1.88
Parkview Arms1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.49
Long View2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.39
388 Fairwood Ave, Unit 388A fairwood388 Fairwood Ave1BR,1BA$1.83
45 Governors Pl1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.89
Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1.73
Clifton Woods Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.60

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Near East Side, Columbus, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near East Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Near East Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near East Side is under $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near East Side?

The cheapest apartment in Near East Side is Franklin Park Apartments which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Near East Side costs $3,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near East Side?

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 7 regular apartments in Near East Side 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 Near East Side?

Cheap apartments in Near East Side have an average cost of $3,500 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near East Side.

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