
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (7 Rentals)
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South Hilltop, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Hilltop?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Hilltop Studio Apartments | $1,296 | $790 | $1,615 |
South Hilltop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $750 | $2,150 |
South Hilltop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,006 | $995 | $5,454 |
South Hilltop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $1,343 | $1,885 |
South Hilltop 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $1,585 | $1,848 |
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Cheapest Available South Hilltop Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Hilltop area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at New Bridge Apartments priced from $790. Woodbury Garden Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable South Hilltop apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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New Bridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $790 |
Woodbury Garden Homes | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Newly Renovated Apartment Building | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $944 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Hilltop, OH
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Hilltop area is the $1.13 price per square foot 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 Model at Fireproof in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value South Hilltop apartment is the 3 Bedroom Flat Model at Wildwood Village Apartments starting at $1,352 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Hilltop apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Fireproof | 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
Wildwood Village Apartments | 3 Bedroom Flat | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
New Village Homes & Whitney Young Townhomes | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
600 Goodale | The Branson | Studio ,1BA | $2.07 |
Newly Renovated Apartment Building | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Woodbury Garden Homes | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
New Bridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Hilltop, Columbus, OH
Ranked #233
Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the South Hilltop Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
20 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 Hilltop Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Hilltop?
The cheapest apartment in South Hilltop is Woodbury Garden Homes which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in South Hilltop costs $1,642.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 5 regular apartments in South 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 Hilltop?
Cheap apartments in South Hilltop have an average cost of $1,009 which is $633 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Hilltop.
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