
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University District Columbus, OH from $1,189 (53 Rentals)


431 E 18th Ave

1369 Summit St

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1315 N 6th St, Unit 1315

119-121-121 W Patterson Ave

345 Chittenden Ave

250 Chittenden Ave

2444-2446-2446 Deming Ave

1363 Summit St
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80 McMillen Ave

45 1/2 Euclid Ave

1651 N Pearl St

295 E 19th Ave

2476 Adams Ave

2598-2600-2600 Dayton Ave

431-433-433 E Tompkins St

242 E 12th Ave

1548-1550 Hunter Ave

65 E 18th Ave
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1381 Indianola Ave

127 E 13th Ave

1659 N 4th St

1373 Indianola Ave

1458 Highland St

1365 Indianola Ave

1363 Indianola Ave

180-188 Patterson

1372 Indianola Ave

1369 Indianola Ave
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1379 Indianola Ave

234-236 E Hudson, Columbus, OH 43202.2702

398 E Northwood Ave

The University Commons

31 E 18th Ave

Landis OSU Campus Apartments

54 E 13th Ave

414 E 12th Ave

69 E 14th Ave

The Summit
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1394 Indianola Ave

31-35 E 12th Ave

1446 Hamlet St

293 E 14th Ave

72 Euclid Ave

383 E 13th Ave

110 E Norwich Ave

77 W Northwood Ave

74 Euclid Ave

Summit Street Apartments
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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 | $1,226 | $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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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity District, Columbus, OH
Ranked #124
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 $1,080.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University District?
The cheapest apartment in University District is Lumen on Ninth which is listed at $929, 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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