
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Alum Creek Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (19 Rentals)
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The Charles at Bexley

3011 Markham Rd

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South Alum Creek, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Alum Creek?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Alum Creek Studio Apartments | $773 | $700 | $815 |
South Alum Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,056 | $750 | $2,359 |
South Alum Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,607 | $899 | $3,109 |
South Alum Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $1,129 | $2,674 |
South Alum Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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Cheapest Available South Alum Creek Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Alum Creek area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Gardenview Flats priced from $700. Columbus Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $789. Here are the most affordable South Alum Creek apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gardenview Flats | Taco ‘Bout a Deal at Gardenview Flats! | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Columbus Park Apartments | The Milbrook | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
The Charles at Bexley | One-Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $989 |
College Park | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Timber Creek Village | Cedar Brook | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Alum Creek, OH
As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Alum Creek area is the $1.36 price per square foot Capewood Model at Redwood Obetz in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value South Alum Creek apartment is the Two Bed Model at Villas Of Scioto starting at $2,200 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the South Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Alum Creek apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Redwood Obetz | Capewood | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Villas Of Scioto | Two Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
Madison Grove Townhomes | Unit C 4 bedroom TH | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.14 |
Buckstone Flats | The Xander | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
College Park | 2 Bed Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.46 |
The Charles at Bexley | Two-Bedroom Garden | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
The Orchards Apartments | C1 Sandusky | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
2692 Four Seasons Dr, Unit 2692 | 2692 Four Seasons Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Timber Creek Village | Meadows Brook | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Gardenview Flats | Taco ’Bout a Fiesta at Gardenview Flats! | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Alum Creek Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Alum Creek?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Alum Creek is under $2,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Alum Creek?
The cheapest apartment in South Alum Creek is Gardenview Flats which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in South Alum Creek costs $1,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Alum Creek?
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 7 regular apartments in South Alum Creek 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 South Alum Creek?
Cheap apartments in South Alum Creek have an average cost of $207 which is $1,693 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Alum Creek.
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