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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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $789. 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 Milbrook1BR,1BA$789
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$925
Jaeger SquareMarinStudio,1BA$1,019
LC RiverSouthS1 - MTNStudio,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near South, OH

As of April 12, 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
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$1.03
Market Mohawk ApartmentsGallery Flat1BR,1BA$1.58
The BarrettMoeller1BR,1BA$2.00
Brewers YardJaeger1BR,1BA$1.76
Flats on VineNapa1BR,1BA$2.01
Yardley ApartmentsElliot1BR,1BA$1.99
425 E Gates St, Unit 425425 E Gates St1BR,1BA$1.81
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Near South

What type of rentals are currently available in Near South?

There are currently 232 Apartments for Rent in Near South, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $7,945. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Near South ranging from $875 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Near South?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Near South ranges from $875 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,868.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Near South?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Near South range from $1,125 to $7,945, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,450.

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