
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (28 Rentals)
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Camellia Court

Winchester Oaks

1008 Parsons Ave

Gardenview Flats

West Of Eastland

Lockbourne Greene

Columbus Park Apartments

1138-1138 Oakwood Ave
South Columbus
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South Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Columbus Studio Apartments | $880 | $640 | $1,900 |
South Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,082 | $381 | $1,859 |
South Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,511 | $453 | $3,109 |
South Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,734 | $511 | $3,810 |
South Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,948 | $1,530 | $7,150 |
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Cheapest Available South Columbus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Milbrook | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
Mason Run | Masr 1A | 1BR,1BA | $826 |
Capital Pointe - Woodview | Capp 1B | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Chatham Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Lockbourne Greene | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $904 |
Columbus Renaissance Housing I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
835 E Mithoff St | Two Beds | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
Ashley Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Columbus, OH
As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Columbus area is the $1.14 price per square foot Unit C 4 bedroom TH Model at Madison Grove Townhomes in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,530. The second greatest value South Columbus apartment is the Meadowood Model at Redwood Obetz starting at $1,824 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the South Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Madison Grove Townhomes | Unit C 4 bedroom TH | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.14 |
Redwood Obetz | Meadowood | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
672 Stewart Ave, Unit 672StewartAve | 672 Stewart Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Mason Run | Masr 3A | 3BR,1BA | $1.29 |
835 E Mithoff St | Two Beds | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Lockbourne Greene | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Ashley Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Heather Glen Townhomes | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Capital Pointe - Woodview | Capp 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Columbus Renaissance Housing I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Columbus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Columbus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Columbus is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in South Columbus is Gardenview Flats which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in South Columbus costs $1,731.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Columbus?
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 13 regular apartments in South Columbus 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 Columbus?
Cheap apartments in South Columbus have an average cost of $129 which is $1,602 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Columbus.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH
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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.