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


1372 Neil Ave, Unit 1372

Duncan Apartments

Hudson

Hometeam Properties

2028 Summit St

2026 Summit St

474 E Norwich Ave

474 1/2 E Norwich Ave

1793 1/2 N 4th St
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2359 Indiana Ave, Unit 2359

464 E Norwich Ave

1680 Summit St

Royal Neil Apartments

401 E 14th Ave

1567 Highland St, Unit A

The Day Companies - Short North

114.5 McMillen Ave

1344 Courtland Ave

Grant Park
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35 Euclid Ave

Smith and High

Riverwatch Towers

474 1/2 E Norwich Ave

29 W Patterson Ave, Unit 25

1484 Michigan Ave

Grant Commons

2355 N High St

133 W 10th Ave

112-116 E 9th Ave
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325 E 15th Ave

29 E Norwich Ave

56 E Lane Ave

100 W Oakland Ave

112 W Lane Ave

1437 Hunter Ave

40 E Lane Ave

159-165 W Northwood Ave

180-188 Patterson

100 E Frambes Ave
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2083 N 4th St

33 E 13th Ave

Summit Street Apartments

144 W 9th Ave

Holiday House Apartments

149 E 11th Ave

N High St 2228 TPP

Stratagem Norwich

Lantern Square Apartments

60-76 W. 8th Avenue
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University District Studio Apartments | $1,194 | $650 | $1,721 |
University District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $700 | $2,309 |
| University District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,555 | $850 | $2,800 |
| University District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $951 | $3,198 |
| University District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,108 | $949 | $8,282 |
| University District 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,002 | $1,500 | $4,500 |
| University District 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,600 | $2,500 | $4,600 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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.
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