Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University District Columbus, OH from $900 (53 Rentals)

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369-373 E 12th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

369-373 E 12th Ave

369 E 12th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1975 Summit St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1975 Summit St

1975 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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270 E 12th
2 Bedroom Apartments

270 E 12th

270 E 12th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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65 E 18th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

65 E 18th Ave

65 E 18th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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162-168 E 12th Ave
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162-168 E 12th Ave

162-168 E 12th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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325 E 15th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

325 E 15th Ave

325 E 15th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1235 Summit St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1235 Summit St

1235 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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Flats at 1991
2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats at 1991

1991 N 4th StColumbus, OH 43201
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180-188 Patterson
2 Bedroom Apartments

180-188 Patterson

180-188 W Patterson AveColumbus, OH 43202
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Townhomes at 275
2 Bedroom Apartments

Townhomes at 275

275 E 13th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Flats at 65
2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats at 65

65 W 8th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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40 E Lane Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

40 E Lane Ave

40 E Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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56 E Lane Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

56 E Lane Ave

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

29 E Norwich Ave

29 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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112 W Lane Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

112 W Lane Ave

112 W Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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101 E Lane Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

101 E Lane Ave

101 E Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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310 E 18th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

310 E 18th Ave

310 E 18th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Chittenden Ave 34 UL
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chittenden Ave 34 UL

34 Chittenden AveColumbus, OH 43201
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154 E Norwich Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

154 E Norwich Ave

154 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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95 E Norwich Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

95 E Norwich Ave

95 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1985 Summit St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1985 Summit St

1985 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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160 E Norwich Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

160 E Norwich Ave

160 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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2011 Summit St.
2 Bedroom Apartments

2011 Summit St.

2011 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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1531-1535 Neil Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1531-1535 Neil Ave

1531-1535 Neil AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Trolley Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Trolley Park

423 Chittenden AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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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 $1,150.

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

The cheapest apartment in University District is 1680 Summit St which is listed at $940, while the average apartment in University District costs $6,300.

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 29 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 $569 which is $5,731 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH

Written by: Kim Mooneyham

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.