Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University District Columbus, OH from $700 (55 Rentals)

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2359 Indiana Ave, Unit 2359
$850
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2359 Indiana Ave, Unit 2359

2359 Indiana AveColumbus, OH 43202
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$1,195 - $1,695

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 28

2355 N High St

ColumbusOH43202
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112-116 E 9th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

112-116 E 9th Ave

112-116 E 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201

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325 E 15th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

325 E 15th Ave

325 E 15th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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29 E Norwich Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

29 E Norwich Ave

29 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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56 E Lane Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

56 E Lane Ave

56 E Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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100 W Oakland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 W Oakland Ave

100 W Oakland AveColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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112 W Lane Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

112 W Lane Ave

112 W Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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1437 Hunter Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1437 Hunter Ave

1437 Hunter AveColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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40 E Lane Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

40 E Lane Ave

40 E Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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180-188 Patterson
1 Bedroom Apartments

180-188 Patterson

180-188 W Patterson AveColumbus, OH 43202
Student Housing
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100 E Frambes Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 E Frambes Ave

100 E Frambes AveColumbus, OH 43201

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2083 N 4th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2083 N 4th St

2083 N 4th StColumbus, OH 43201
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33 E 13th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

33 E 13th Ave

33 E 13th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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144 W 9th Ave
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144 W 9th Ave

144 W 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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149 E 11th Ave
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149 E 11th Ave

149 E 11th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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N High St 2228 TPP
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N High St 2228 TPP

2228 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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Stratagem Norwich
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stratagem Norwich

60 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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60-76 W. 8th Avenue
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60-76 W. 8th Avenue

60-76 W 8th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

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University District, Columbus, OH

Ranked #138

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University District is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University District?

The cheapest apartment in University District is Holiday House Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in University District costs $6,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University District?

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 108 regular apartments in University District 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 University District?

Cheap apartments in University District have an average cost of $416 which is $5,784 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.