
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (16 Rentals)
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Southeast Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southeast Columbus Studio Apartments | $735 | $665 | $789 |
Southeast Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $961 | $750 | $1,343 |
Southeast Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,376 | $894 | $2,922 |
Southeast Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $1,129 | $2,135 |
Southeast Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $1,585 | $1,585 |
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Cheapest Available Southeast Columbus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Winchester Oaks priced from $665. Gardenview Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Southeast Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Winchester Oaks | Studio | Studio,1BA | $665 |
Gardenview Flats | Taco ‘Bout a Deal at Gardenview Flats! | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Columbus Park Apartments | The Milbrook | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
Stonecrest | The Crest | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
Capital Pointe - Woodview | Capp 1B | 1BR,1BA | $834 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Columbus, OH
As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Columbus area is the $1.31 price per square foot The Preserve Model at Preserve at Winchester Crossing in the in the Eastland neighborhood starting from $1,780. The second greatest value Southeast Columbus apartment is the Two-Bedroom Garden Model at The Charles at Bexley starting at $1,399 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the South Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Preserve at Winchester Crossing | The Preserve | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.31 |
The Charles at Bexley | Two-Bedroom Garden | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
1143 S Cassingham Rd, Unit B | 1143 S Cassingham Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
1146 S Cassingham Rd, Unit C | 1146 S Cassingham Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Riverdale Plaza | Aspen | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
Ashley Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Heather Glen Townhomes | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Stonecrest | The Crest | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Chatham Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Capital Pointe - Woodview | Capp 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSoutheast Columbus, Columbus, OH
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Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Southeast Columbus Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
21 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Columbus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Columbus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Columbus is under $1,049.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Columbus is Gardenview Flats which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Southeast Columbus costs $1,947.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast 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 4 regular apartments in Southeast 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 Southeast Columbus?
Cheap apartments in Southeast Columbus have an average cost of $158 which is $1,789 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Columbus.
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