Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Preserve South Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $1,000 (12 Rentals)

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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3691 Albany ChaseColumbus, OH 43230

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Preserve South, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Preserve South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Preserve South area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Chestnut Hill Apartments priced from $1,184. Clifton Park Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,215. Here are the most affordable Preserve South apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chestnut Hill ApartmentsCarmody1BR,1BA$1,184
Clifton Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom -720 Sqft1BR,1BA$1,215
Sunbury SpringsThe Alum1BR,1BA$1,235
The Residence at Christopher Wren ApartmentsA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,259
LC GahannaGreystone I Flat1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Preserve South, OH

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Preserve South area is the $1.48 price per square foot Sunflower Model at Estates at New Albany in the in the North East Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Preserve South apartment is the Two Bed, Two Bath C Model at Residences of Gahanna starting at $1,795 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the North East Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Preserve South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Estates at New AlbanySunflower2BR,2BA$1.48
Residences of GahannaTwo Bed, Two Bath C2BR,2BA$1.50
Palmer House Apartment HomesOne Bedroom -673 sqft1BR,1BA$1.63
Andrew ReserveTHE CARDINAL1BR,1BA$1.66
The Residence at Christopher Wren ApartmentsA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.54
Clifton Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 778 sqft1BR,1BA$1.57
LC GahannaBentley I Town - R1BR,1BA$1.81
Albany GlenPoppy1BR,1BA$1.81
Hudson Square ApartmentsSuite H1BR,1BA$1.85
Sunbury SpringsThe Alum1BR,1BA$1.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Preserve South, Columbus, OH

Ranked #175

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Preserve South Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

18 / 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 Preserve South Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Preserve South?

The cheapest apartment in Preserve South is Chestnut Hill Apartments which is listed at $1,184, while the average apartment in Preserve South costs $2,272.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Preserve South?

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 5 regular apartments in Preserve South 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 Preserve South?

Cheap apartments in Preserve South have an average cost of $204 which is $2,068 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Preserve South.

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