Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near South Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (35 Rentals)

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1467 E Mound
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1467 E Mound

1467 E MoundColumbus, OH 43205
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FRANCIS HOUSE
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FRANCIS HOUSE

1640 E Mound StColumbus, OH 43205
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1580 E Mound St
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1580 E Mound St

1580 E Mound StColumbus, OH 43205
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The Livingston
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The Livingston

1573 E Livingston AveColumbus, OH 43205
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Near South, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near South area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older priced from $300. Columbus Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $739. Here are the most affordable Near South apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio,1BA$739
Long View2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$925
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$925
Jaeger SquareA5Studio,1BA$1,011
LC RiverSouthS1 - MTNStudio,1BA$1,025
Library ParkS3Studio,1BA$1,060
One at the PenninsulaS1-3-80Studio,1BA$1,075
The Livingston2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1,150
The EthanElla West1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near South, OH

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near South area is the $0.85 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at 414-416 E. Whittier St in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Near South apartment is the 672 Stewart Ave Model at 672 Stewart Ave, Unit 672StewartAve starting at $1,350 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the South Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
414-416 E. Whittier St4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$0.85
672 Stewart Ave, Unit 672StewartAve672 Stewart Ave3BR,1BA$1.19
Brewers YardTower1BR,1BA$1.75
The Livingston2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.26
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$1.03
Market Mohawk ApartmentsGallery Flat1BR,1BA$1.58
Flats on VineNapa1BR,1BA$2.01
LC RiverSouthOpen 1x1 A - TMN1BR,1BA$2.03
Long View2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.39
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Near South, Columbus, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near South Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Near South?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Near South is at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older listed at $300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Near South Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Near South Apartment is $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Near South Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Near South is starting from $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older.

What is the most affordable Near South Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Near South Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at One at the Penninsula and starts from $4,570.

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