
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University District Columbus, OH from $650 (88 Rentals)


Hometeam Properties

1680 Summit St

100 Chittenden Ave

245 E 13th Ave

1871 N 4th St

356 E 13th Ave

464 E Norwich Ave

1462-1464-1464 Neil Ave

2346 East Ave, Unit 2348, Unit 2348
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1469 N Grant Ave

2020 Iuka Ave

2024 Iuka Ave

1850 N 4th St

2024 Summit St

1372 Forsythe Ave

432 E 16th Ave

415-429-429 Clinton St

1367 Neil Ave

29 W Blake Ave
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2535 Deming Ave

116 E Hudson St

1356 Dennison Ave

133-1335 W 10th Ave

Riverwatch Towers

1353 Highland St

269 E 13th Ave

31-33-33 E Blake Ave

Grant Commons

92 W 5th Ave
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1563 N 4th St

2547 Neil Ave

The University Commons

W. 9th Avenue Apartments

University Apartments

369-373 E 12th Ave

1975 Summit St

270 E 12th

Landis OSU Campus Apartments

65 E 18th Ave
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162-168 E 12th Ave

325 E 15th Ave

Flats at 1991

1235 Summit St

180-188 Patterson

Chittenden Ave 34 UL

Chestnut Hill Apartments

Townhomes at 275

1957 Summit St

Flats at 65
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University District, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University District Studio Apartments | $1,207 | $666 | $1,750 |
| University District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $775 | $2,654 |
University District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $650 | $3,180 |
| University District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,626 | $951 | $2,700 |
| University District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,013 | $964 | $6,481 |
| University District 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,706 | $2,000 | $4,250 |
| University District 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,540 | $2,700 | $4,560 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity District, Columbus, OH
Ranked #154
Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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 $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University District?
The cheapest apartment in University District is Hometeam Properties which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in University District costs $3,600.
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 77 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 $442 which is $3,158 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.
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