
Student Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH with Utilities Included (51 Rentals)
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Apartments with Utilities Included.


The Urban - Student Housing

The Mercantile

The King Apartments

Olentangy Village

Hometeam Properties

Belmont Apartments

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Lark Columbus

Luxe Belle | Student Housing

The Arbor
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Royal Neil Apartments

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Raccoon Creek Apartments

305 E 19th Ave

170 E Norwich Ave

2020-2030 Summit St

Trolley Park

1334 Neil Ave.

119 Chittenden Ave

1534-1536 Neil Ave

1481-1487 Michigan Ave
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100 W Oakland Ave

58 E 11th Ave

29 E Norwich Ave

120 E 13th Ave

Ohio Stater

The Hub

1975 Summit St

Student | Uncommon Columbus

The Point on Lane

Stratagem Norwich
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Statehouse Highline

The Triad Apartments

Iuka Park Commons

101 E Lane Ave

1531-1535 Neil Ave

The View on High

Statehouse Norwich

2351-2357 N High St

Statehouse Lane

The Summit
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Westerville Villas-Spacious condo

Statehouse Varsity

East Village

161-163 Chittenden Ave

2262 N High St

104 W Lane Ave

101 E 14th Ave

30 E Lane Ave

130 E Woodruff Ave

130 W Lane Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,241 | $300 | $2,879 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $300 | $4,907 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,743 | $300 | $7,495 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,148 | $695 | $8,409 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,575 | $745 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,952 | $959 | $6,872 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,140 | $2,400 | $6,872 |
| Columbus 7 Bedroom Apartments | $6,482 | $3,100 | $9,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Student Columbus Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Columbus?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Columbus is at Belmont Apartments listed at $450.
How much is the average rent for a Student Columbus Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Columbus is $1,570.
What is the largest Student Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 2,292 square feet unit starting from $860 at The Griff.
What is the average size for Columbus Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Columbus is currently at 646 sq ft.
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Ask Columbus workers where they live, and you’ll hear the same neighborhood names: University District, Clintonville, Near East Side, North Columbus, and West Columbus.

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Visitors to Columbus, OH, won't admit it at first, but they secretly expect this Midwestern capital to resemble a sprawling version of Mayberry from the old Andy Griffith show. I'm serious.

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Columbus, OH, artfully blends a laid-back Midwest personality with the excitement of urban living and the spirited atmosphere of student life.

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Although Columbus, Ohio, has a reputation for being a rowdy college town, it's large enough to offer numerous neighborhoods far away from frat houses and street parties after football games.
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