Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olde Town East Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (100 Rentals)

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Olde Town East Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Olde Town East Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Olde Town East Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older priced from $300. Belmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $425. Here are the most affordable Olde Town East Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Franklin Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$699
Gardenview FlatsLimited Availability—Act Fast!Studio,1BA$700
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio,1BA$739
Microliving @ 260 S 4th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$809
Coves at Columbus on Mayfield Placebex1x11BR,1BA$815
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
The GaetzMicroStudio,1BA$899
Lockbourne GreeneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$904

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olde Town East Columbus, OH

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Olde Town East Columbus 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 Olde Town East Columbus apartment is the 4BR/2.0BA Model at 414-416 E. Whittier St starting at $2,800 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Olde Town East Columbus 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
414-416 E. Whittier St4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$0.85
672 Stewart Ave, Unit 672StewartAve672 Stewart Ave3BR,1BA$1.19
The Livingston2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.26
69 N 20th St, Unit I69 N 20th St2BR,1BA$1.17
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$1.03
Lockbourne GreeneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Bexley Village2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.26
The Abigail2B1B - Custom Lx22BR,1BA$1.05
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Olde Town East Columbus, Columbus, OH

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Ohio including Olde Town East Columbus, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Olde Town East Columbus Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 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 Olde Town East Columbus Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Olde Town East Columbus?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Olde Town East Columbus is under $904.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olde Town East Columbus?

The cheapest apartment in Olde Town East Columbus is Nazareth Towers-62 & Older which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Olde Town East Columbus costs $2,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Olde Town East Columbus?

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 19 regular apartments in Olde Town East Columbus 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 Olde Town East Columbus?

Cheap apartments in Olde Town East Columbus have an average cost of $1,166 which is $1,584 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olde Town East Columbus.

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