Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Orchards Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (121 Rentals)

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340 St Clair Ave

Columbus, OH 43203
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Southern Orchards, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southern Orchards Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southern Orchards 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 Southern Orchards apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Atcheson Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$458
BroadmoorStudioStudio,1BA$695
Franklin Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$699
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio,1BA$739
Broadway Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$745
Clifton Woods Apartments*2 BD 1 BA*2BR,1BA$750
Gardenview FlatsLimited Availability—Act Fast!Studio,1BA$800
Microliving @ 260 S 4th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$809

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Orchards, OH

As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southern Orchards area is the $1.02 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom Model at 610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Southern Orchards apartment is the 4BR/2.0BA Model at 414-416 E. Whittier St starting at $2,800 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southern Orchards apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom5BR,5BA$1.02
414-416 E. Whittier St4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$0.85
342 S High St, Unit 342 # 201342 S High St1BR,1BA$0.93
346 S High St, Unit 201346 S High St1BR,1BA$0.93
193 E Whittier St, Unit 2nd floor flat193 E Whittier St3BR,1BA$1.07
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$1.03
Lockbourne GreeneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
The Abigail2B1B - Custom Lx22BR,1BA$1.05
Atcheson Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.66
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southern Orchards, Columbus, OH

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Ohio and customized analysis for Central Columbus, OH. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Southern Orchards Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southern Orchards Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southern Orchards?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southern Orchards is at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older listed at $300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southern Orchards Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southern Orchards Apartment is $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southern Orchards Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southern Orchards is starting from $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older.

What is the most affordable Southern Orchards Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southern Orchards Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Columbus Park Apartments and starts from $1,129.

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