Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (56 Rentals)

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416 S Yale Ave

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Wildberry Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wildberry Apartments

1165 Demorest RdColumbus, OH 43204
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2021-2025 W Broad St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2021-2025 W Broad St

2021-2025 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43223
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3640 Eakin Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3640 Eakin Rd

3640 Eakin RdColumbus, OH 43204
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North Sylvan Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Sylvan Apartments

58-78 N Sylvan AveColumbus, OH 43204
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800 Brown Rd
Studio Apartments

800 Brown Rd

800 Brown RdColumbus, OH 43223
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Wildberry Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wildberry Apartments

1160 Farmhurst CtColumbus, OH 43204
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Crown Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crown Pointe

3473 Derrer Hill DrColumbus, OH 43204
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Brooksedge Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brooksedge Townhomes

1025 Brooks End CtColumbus, OH 43204
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Columbus Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbus Apartments

2085 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43223
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South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Central Hilltop Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central Hilltop area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Starling Yard priced from $400. Wheatland Crossing I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $446. Here are the most affordable South Central Hilltop apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$400
Wheatland Crossing ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$446
Apple Run ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$739
Sullivant Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$775
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
New Bridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Woodbury Garden Homes1 Bed1BR,1BA$850
Wilson PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$850
Newly Renovated Apartment Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$944

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Hilltop, OH

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central Hilltop area is the $0.79 price per square foot 2 bdr Model at Starling Yard in the in the Franklinton neighborhood starting from $865. The second greatest value South Central Hilltop apartment is the 52 1/2 N Yale Ave Model at 52 1/2 N Yale Ave starting at $1,350 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Franklinton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central Hilltop apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Starling Yard2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.79
52 1/2 N Yale Ave52 1/2 N Yale Ave2BR,1BA$1.39
52 N Yale Ave52 N Yale Ave2BR,1BA$1.41
Wheatland Crossing IOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.69
Garden Heights ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.46
Ashton Pines Apartments & Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.59
Newly Renovated Apartment Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.57
2895 Sullivant Ave, Unit 22895 Sullivant Ave1BR,1BA$1.28
Woodbury Garden Homes1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.45
Wilson PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH

Ranked #146

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH

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Getting Around the South Central Hilltop Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 South Central Hilltop Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Central Hilltop?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Central Hilltop is under $944.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central Hilltop?

The cheapest apartment in South Central Hilltop is Starling Yard which is listed at $400, while the average apartment in South Central Hilltop costs $2,824.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Central Hilltop?

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 16 regular apartments in South Central Hilltop 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 Central Hilltop?

Cheap apartments in South Central Hilltop have an average cost of $126 which is $2,698 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Hilltop.

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