Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (60 Rentals)

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800 Harrisburg Pike
$7501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

800 Harrisburg Pike

Columbus, OH 43223
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416 S Yale Ave
$9042 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

416 S Yale Ave

Columbus, OH 43223
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162 S Powell Ave
$9252 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

162 S Powell Ave

Columbus, OH 43204
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Wheatland Crossing I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wheatland Crossing I

216 N Wheatland AveColumbus, OH 43204
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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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Starling Yard
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Starling Yard

120 S Central AveColumbus, OH 43222
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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 Studio unit found at Apple Run Apartments priced from $739. Wilson Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable South Central Hilltop apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apple Run ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$739
Wilson PlazaCedar1BR,1BA$765
Sullivant Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$775
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$775
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Woodbury Garden Homes1 Bed1BR,1BA$850
Hilliard Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$866
Hilltop Senior VillageCottage/Midrise1BR,1BA$882
Newly Renovated Apartment Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$944
Raccoon Creek ApartmentsThe Acorn1BR,1BA$980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Hilltop, OH

As of February 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central Hilltop area is the $1.14 price per square foot 190 Schultz Ave Model at 190 Schultz Ave, Unit 192 in the in the Franklinton neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value South Central Hilltop apartment is the 306 Brehl Ave Model at 306 Brehl Ave, Unit 306 starting at $1,600 with a $1.45 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.
190 Schultz Ave, Unit 192190 Schultz Ave2BR,1BA$1.14
306 Brehl Ave, Unit 306306 Brehl Ave3BR,1BA$1.45
Brookfield Village ApartmentsThe Grove: 2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.25
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.92
Garden Heights ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.46
Wilson PlazaCypress2BR,1BA$1.49
Hilltop Senior VillageCottage/Midrise1BR,1BA$1.34
Newly Renovated Apartment Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.57
Woodbury Garden Homes1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH

Ranked #154

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Central Hilltop?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Central Hilltop is at Apple Run Apartments listed at $739.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Central Hilltop Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Central Hilltop Apartment is $765 at Wilson Plaza.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Central Hilltop Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Central Hilltop is starting from $884 at Hilliard Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Central Hilltop Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Central Hilltop Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Starling Yard and starts from $1,195.

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