
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Franklinton Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (33 Rentals)


Jenkins Lofts

1340-1342-1342 W State St

Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenue

442 S Yale Ave

416 S Yale Ave

218-222 Hinkle Ave

834 Whitethorne Ave

Garden Heights Apartments
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Woodbury Garden Homes

878 1/2 Sullivant Ave

Columbus Renaissance Housing I

29 W Neff Ave

1468-1474 S High St

189-191-191 N Central Ave

85-87-87 E Innis Ave

Townley Court Apartments

474 Elsmere St
South Franklinton - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Columbus by our Columbus, OH Local Expert Kim Mooneyham. See how it ranks!

472 Elsmere St

248-250-250 Reeb Ave

53-55-55 N Guilford Ave

204-206-206 E Woodrow Ave

1305-1307-1307 W Broad St

51 Stewart Ave
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South Franklinton, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Franklinton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
South Franklinton Studio Apartments | $1,227 | $300 | $2,589 |
South Franklinton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,699 | $300 | $3,714 |
South Franklinton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,312 | $300 | $7,490 |
South Franklinton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,915 | $511 | $9,380 |
South Franklinton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,624 | $2,400 | $8,120 |
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Getting Around the South Franklinton Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
46 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
28 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Franklinton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Franklinton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Franklinton is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Franklinton?
The cheapest apartment in South Franklinton is Nazareth Towers-62 & Older which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in South Franklinton costs $3,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Franklinton?
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 37 regular apartments in South Franklinton 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 Franklinton?
Cheap apartments in South Franklinton have an average cost of $1,488 which is $1,612 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Franklinton.
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