
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University District Columbus, OH from $650 (87 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


159-165 W Northwood Ave

40 E Lane Ave

56 E Lane Ave

29 E Norwich Ave

Chittenden Ave 34 UL

Summit St 1677-1683 TPP

154 E Norwich Ave

310 E 18th Ave
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Summit Street Apartments

101 E Lane Ave

112 W Lane Ave

95 E Norwich Ave

160 E Norwich Ave

1531-1535 Neil Ave

189 W Patterson Ave

1383-1385 Indianola Ave

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Norwich Court Apartments

2011 Summit St

313-315 Chittenden Ave

1803 N 4th St

1487-1499 Hamlet St

1366 Indianola Ave

127 E 13th Ave

The Summit

1620-1636 Indianola Ave
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Ravine Ridge Apartments

144 W 9th Ave

363-365-365 E Hudson St

University Manors

1334 Neil Ave.

1652 Summit St

119 E 7th Ave

Neil Ave 1430-1436 TPP

1919 Indianola Ave
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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 | $1,226 | $800 | $1,750 |
| University District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,572 | $775 | $2,789 |
University District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $650 | $3,180 |
| University District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,892 | $1,189 | $7,021 |
| University District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,596 | $999 | $8,455 |
| University District 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,880 | $959 | $9,192 |
| University District 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,543 | $2,900 | $9,318 |
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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 $1,080.
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 $900, while the average apartment in University District costs $4,500.
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 26 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 $254 which is $4,246 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.
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