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

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Elim Manor
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Elim Manor

3180-3200 Elim Manor CtColumbus, OH 43232
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Aries Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aries Court

3783 Aries Brook DrColumbus, OH 43207
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Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Columbus and the best places to live with original content written by our Columbus, OH Local Expert Kim Mooneyham

Southeast Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winchester OaksStudioStudio,1BA$665
Gardenview FlatsTaco ‘Bout a Deal at Gardenview Flats!Studio,1BA$700
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe Milbrook1BR,1BA$789
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$829
Capital Pointe - WoodviewCapp 1B1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Preserve at Winchester CrossingThe Preserve2BR,2.5BA$1.31
The Charles at BexleyTwo-Bedroom Garden2BR,1.5BA$1.38
1143 S Cassingham Rd, Unit B1143 S Cassingham Rd2BR,1BA$1.20
1146 S Cassingham Rd, Unit C1146 S Cassingham Rd2BR,1BA$1.20
Riverdale PlazaAspen2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Ashley Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Heather Glen Townhomes2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.22
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$1.25
Chatham Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Capital Pointe - WoodviewCapp 1A1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southeast Columbus, Columbus, OH

Ranked #192

Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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