Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Alum Creek Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (16 Rentals)

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Seton South Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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Learn about Columbus and the best places to live with original content written by our Columbus, OH Local Expert Kim Mooneyham

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Aries Court
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Aries Court

3783 Aries Brook DrColumbus, OH 43207
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Fair Oaks Apartments
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Fair Oaks Apartments

1683 Smith RdColumbus, OH 43207
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South Alum Creek, Columbus, OH Local Guide

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 Studio apartment currently listed from $739. Here are the most affordable South Alum Creek apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gardenview FlatsLimited Availability—Act Fast!Studio,1BA$700
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio,1BA$739
College Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Timber Creek VillageCedar Brook2BR,1BA$1,075
Madison Grove TownhomesUnit B 3 bedroom TH3BR,2BA$1,306

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Alum Creek, OH

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Alum Creek area is the $1.20 price per square foot 4226 Sestos Dr Model at 4226 Sestos Dr in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,060. The second greatest value South Alum Creek apartment is the 1098 Viewpointe Dr Model at 1098 Viewpointe Dr starting at $2,075 with a $1.43 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4226 Sestos Dr4226 Sestos Dr3BR,2.5BA$1.20
1098 Viewpointe Dr1098 Viewpointe Dr3BR,3BA$1.43
Villas Of SciotoTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1.52
Redwood GroveportWillowood2BR,2BA$1.41
Madison Grove TownhomesUnit C 4 bedroom TH4BR,2.5BA$1.14
Redwood ObetzMeadowood2BR,2BA$1.38
Buckstone FlatsThe Xander2BR,2BA$1.40
College Park2 Bed Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.46
The Charles at BexleyTwo-Bedroom Garden2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Timber Creek VillageMeadows Brook2BR,1BA$1.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Alum Creek, Columbus, OH

Ranked #215

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $1,498.

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 $1,530.

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 108 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 $165 which is $1,365 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Alum Creek.

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