Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southern Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (65 Rentals)

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Seton South Apartments
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Seton South Apartments

155 Highview BlvdColumbus, OH 43207
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Parsons Village West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parsons Village West

1854 S Washington AveColumbus, OH 43207
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Elim Manor
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Elim Manor

3180-3200 Elim Manor CtColumbus, OH 43232
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Eastland Manor
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Eastland Manor

4225 Macsway AveColumbus, OH 43232
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Aries Court
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Aries Court

3783 Aries Brook DrColumbus, OH 43207
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Marsh Run
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Marsh Run

2393 Canal Bay WayColumbus, OH 43232
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Fair Oaks Apartments
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Fair Oaks Apartments

1683 Smith RdColumbus, OH 43207
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Outer Southern Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Southern Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Southern Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Gardenview Flats priced from $700. West Of Eastland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $737. Here are the most affordable Outer Southern Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gardenview FlatsLimited Availability—Act Fast!Studio,1BA$700
West Of EastlandStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$737
Olde Cape Colony1x11BR,1BA$769
The Life at Edgewater LandingASPENStudio,1BA$775
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$775
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio,1BA$789
Clear Stone Place1x11BR,1BA$800
Kimberly Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom 470 sq1BR,1BA$810
The Moors At CountryviewThe Daisy1BR,1BA$884
Capital Pointe - WoodviewCapp 1B1BR,1BA$896

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southern Columbus, OH

As of April 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Southern Columbus area is the $0.97 price per square foot 6040 Northbend Dr Model at 6040 Northbend Dr in the in the Southeast Canal Winchester neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Outer Southern Columbus apartment is the 5498 Shannon Square Dr Model at 5498 Shannon Square Dr starting at $2,395 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Southeast Canal Winchester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Southern Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6040 Northbend Dr6040 Northbend Dr3BR,3.5BA$0.97
5498 Shannon Square Dr5498 Shannon Square Dr4BR,2.5BA$0.97
4024 Walnut Crossing Dr4024 Walnut Crossing Dr4BR,2.5BA$1.09
3399 Trentshire Dr3399 Trentshire Dr4BR,2.5BA$1.08
5549 Town Hill Dr5549 Town Hill Dr4BR,2BA$1.01
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1.5BA$0.46
Steeplechase VillageThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$0.98
Orchard Grove2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Winchester Lakes Apartments2 bed 1 bath garden2BR,1BA$1.03
Lockbourne GreeneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Southern Columbus, Columbus, OH

Ranked #29

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

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Ohio, including Columbus. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Outer Southern Columbus Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

11 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Outer Southern Columbus Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Southern Columbus?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Southern Columbus is under $896.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Southern Columbus?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Southern Columbus is Gardenview Flats which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Outer Southern Columbus costs $1,731.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Southern 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 23 regular apartments in Outer Southern 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 Outer Southern Columbus?

Cheap apartments in Outer Southern Columbus have an average cost of $195 which is $1,536 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southern Columbus.

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