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University Apartments
1466-1468 Michigan AveColumbus, OH 43201
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH from $300 (88 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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1975 Summit St
1975 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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Norwich Court Apartments
434-438 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Stratagem Manors
1615 N 4th StColumbus, OH 43201
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Student | Uncommon Columbus
1400 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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270 E 12th
270 E 12th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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65 E 18th Ave
65 E 18th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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348 King Ave
348 King AveColumbus, OH 43201
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The Point on Lane
2212 Tuttle Park PlColumbus, OH 43201
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Stratagem Norwich
60 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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355 E 12th Ave
355 E 12th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Lumen on Ninth
76 E 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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VERVE Columbus
1355 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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60-76 W. 8th Avenue
60-76 W 8th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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The Triad Apartments
33 S Washington AveColumbus, OH 43215
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Iuka Park Commons
443 Northwood AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1957 Summit St
1957 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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101 E Lane Ave
101 E Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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310 E 18th Ave
310 E 18th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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154 E Norwich Ave
154 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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160 E Norwich Ave
160 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1531-1535 Neil Ave
1531-1535 Neil AveColumbus, OH 43201
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The View on High
2020 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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Statehouse Norwich
250 W Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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331 E 18th Ave
331 E 18th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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2351-2357 N High St
2351-2357 N High StColumbus, OH 43202
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Trolley Park
423 Chittenden AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Statehouse Lane
150 W Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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2011 Summit St
2011 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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2 Bed/1 Bath Townhouse
2013 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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The Summit
1895 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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Westerville Villas-Spacious condo
3745-3718 Ellerdale DrColumbus, OH 43230
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Rambler Columbus - Historical Access
222 W Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1334 Neil Ave.
251-257 W 6th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Statehouse Varsity
11 E 17th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Hanover Park
2900 Angelo Joseph LnColumbus, OH 43204
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Bexley Village
839 Sheridan AveBexley, OH 43209
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The Baylor
3995 S Hamilton RdGroveport, OH 43125
Columbus, OH Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,210 | $300 | $3,572 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,446 | $300 | $5,389 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,231 | $874 | $9,661 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,774 | $730 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,810 | $1,500 | $8,873 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,611 | $2,500 | $4,560 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Columbus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbus is under $739.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in Columbus is Nazareth Towers-62 & Older which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Columbus costs $3,155.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 8,837 regular apartments in 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 Columbus?
Cheap apartments in Columbus have an average cost of $446 which is $2,709 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
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