
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Alum Creek Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (16 Rentals)
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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 | $754 | $700 | $789 |
South Alum Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,183 | $750 | $2,359 |
South Alum Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,823 | $899 | $2,923 |
South Alum Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $1,050 | $3,222 |
South Alum Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $1,530 | $1,530 |
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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 Studio apartment currently listed from $739. 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 | Limited Availability—Act Fast! | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Columbus Park Apartments | The Alum | Studio,1BA | $739 |
College Park | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Timber Creek Village | Cedar Brook | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Madison Grove Townhomes | Unit B 3 bedroom TH | 3BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4226 Sestos Dr | 4226 Sestos Dr | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
1098 Viewpointe Dr | 1098 Viewpointe Dr | 3BR,3BA | $1.43 |
Villas Of Scioto | Two Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
Redwood Groveport | Willowood | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Madison Grove Townhomes | Unit C 4 bedroom TH | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.14 |
Redwood Obetz | Meadowood | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
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 |
Timber Creek Village | Meadows Brook | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Alum Creek, Columbus, OH
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Best Local Schools in South Alum Creek, Columbus, OH
Hamilton Township High School
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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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