Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olde Towne East Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (32 Rentals)

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Broadmoor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadmoor

880-886 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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Broadway Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

775 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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1150 Bryden
1 Bedroom Apartments

1150 Bryden

1150 Bryden RdColumbus, OH 43205
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The Gemma
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gemma

1117 Oak StColumbus, OH 43205
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18th Street Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

18th Street Lofts

166-178 S Eighteenth StColumbus, OH 43205
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151 Sherman Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

151 Sherman Ave

151 Sherman AveColumbus, OH 43205
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Olde Towne East, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Olde Towne East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Olde Towne East area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC priced from $839. Flats on East Gay has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Olde Towne East apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Flats on East GayStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Jaeger SquareMarinStudio,1BA$1,019
LC RiverSouthS1 - MTNStudio,1BA$1,025
Library ParkS3Studio,1BA$1,060
Building A at GravityAzureStudio,1BA$1,070
One at the PenninsulaS1-3-80Studio,1BA$1,075
Building B at GravityCelestialStudio,1BA$1,075
Triumph ApartmentsThe Cast Iron1BR,1BA$1,095
Frisbie1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olde Towne East, OH

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Olde Towne East 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 Towne East 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 Olde Towne East 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
The JacquelineThe James1BR,1BA$1.88
Brewers YardJaeger1BR,1BA$1.76
Flats on VineNapa1BR,1BA$2.01
LC RiverSouthOpen 1x1 A - TMN1BR,1BA$2.03
The EthanElla West Skyline1BR,1BA$2.06
Yardley ApartmentsElliot1BR,1BA$1.99
Frisbie1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.65
Triumph ApartmentsThe Pewter1BR,1BA$2.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Olde Towne East, Columbus, OH

Ranked #86

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Olde Towne East Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • 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 Towne East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Olde Towne East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Olde Towne East is under $1,095.

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

The cheapest apartment in Olde Towne East is 610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC which is listed at $839, while the average apartment in Olde Towne East costs $7,725.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Olde Towne East?

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 6 regular apartments in Olde Towne East 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 Towne East?

Cheap apartments in Olde Towne East have an average cost of $3,500 which is $4,225 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olde Towne East.

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