
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Franklinton Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (91 Rentals)
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Belmont Apartments

Townley Court Apartments

194 Jefferson Ave

800 Harrisburg Pike

37 Avondale Ave

Garden Heights Apartments

Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street

85 Stevens Ave
Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Woodbury Garden Homes

1342 W State St

340 St Clair Ave

Washington Place Apartments

The Gaetz

1997-1999-1999 W Broad St

416 S Yale Ave

Columbus Renaissance Housing I
South Franklinton
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Columbus by our Columbus, OH Local Expert Kim Mooneyham. See how it ranks!

Newly Renovated Apartment Building

Normandy Columbus

620 E. Town Street Apartments

285 Wrexham Ave

834 Whitethorne Ave

Liberty Place Apartments

303 Front Street

Topiary Park Crossing

Harlow Apartments

150 N. Third Street Apartments

LC RiverSouth - 205 S High

Market Mohawk Apartments

Frisbie

Library Park

One at the Penninsula

Arena Crossing

Highpoint on Columbus Commons

Ogden Apartments

Yardley Apartments

1468-1474 S High St

The Arbor

Xander on State

766 Mt Vernon Ave

Midpoint East at GVX

80 on the Commons
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 |
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South Franklinton Studio Apartments | $1,225 | $300 | $2,770 |
South Franklinton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $300 | $3,714 |
South Franklinton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,343 | $300 | $7,972 |
South Franklinton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,242 | $505 | $7,945 |
South Franklinton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,409 | $2,045 | $2,800 |
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Cheapest Available South Franklinton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Franklinton area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older priced from $300. Belmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $425. Here are the most affordable South Franklinton apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Nazareth Towers-62 & Older | Studio | 2BR,1BA | $300 |
Belmont Apartments | Student Room | Studio,1BA | $425 |
Starling Yard | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Garden Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $809 |
Woodbury Garden Homes | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenue | ff2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
Building D at Gravity - Residential (new) | Entire 401 | 4BR,3BA | $895 |
The Gaetz | Micro | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Newly Renovated Apartment Building | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $944 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Franklinton, OH
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Franklinton area is the $0.85 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at 414-416 E. Whittier St in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value South Franklinton apartment is the 583 East Mithoff Street Model at 583 East Mithoff Street, Unit 583 E Mithoff Street starting at $1,850 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the South Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Franklinton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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414-416 E. Whittier St | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $0.85 |
583 East Mithoff Street, Unit 583 E Mithoff Street | 583 East Mithoff Street | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
193 E Whittier St, Unit 2nd floor flat | 193 E Whittier St | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
1584 S 4th St, Unit 1584 4th st | 1584 S 4th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
52 1/2 N Yale Ave | 52 1/2 N Yale Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
623 Oak St, Unit 623 | 623 Oak St | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Starling Yard | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
The Abigail | 2B1B - Custom Lx2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Woodbury Garden Homes | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Nazareth Towers-62 & Older | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Franklinton, Columbus, OH
Ranked #20
Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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
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 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 $944.
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 599 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 $1,547 which is $1,553 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Franklinton.
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