Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University District Columbus, OH from $400 (111 Rentals)

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property at 248 1/2 W 5th Ave

$895 - $1,075

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 28

248 1/2 W 5th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 246 W 5th Ave

$895 - $1,195

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 28

246 W 5th Ave

ColumbusOH43201

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The Guild
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$1,025 - $3,180
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$935 - $3,090
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The Guild

303 E 6th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Grant Park
$1,121 - $2,162
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$1,036 - $2,077
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Grant Park

1298 N Grant AveColumbus, OH 43201
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112-116 E 9th Ave
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112-116 E 9th Ave

112-116 E 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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325 E 15th Ave
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325 E 15th Ave

325 E 15th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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112 W Lane Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

112 W Lane Ave

112 W Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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University District, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available University District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University District area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Hometeam Properties priced from $650. Holiday House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable University District apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hometeam PropertiesStudio - Multiple AvailableStudio,1BA$650
Holiday House Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$749
1243 - 1251 Summit StApt C1BR,1BA$765
N High St 2228 TPP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$849
353 E 13th Ave353 E 13th Avenue2BR,1BA$900
1680 Summit St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Royal Neil ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Lumen on Ninth3BR/3BA - C4 Shared3BR,3BA$944
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$949
The Urban - Student HousingQueen SuiteStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, OH

As of March 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $0.79 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Chittenden Ave 34 UL in the in the Flytown neighborhood starting from $949. The second greatest value University District apartment is the Smith & High Flats Model at Smith and High starting at $1,095 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.79
Smith and HighSmith & High Flats1BR,1BA$0.93
1271 Summit St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
313-315 Chittenden Ave313-A2BR,1BA$1.41
245 E 13th AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
1957 Summit St1957 Summit St 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
1680 Summit St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.20
N High St 2228 TPP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.13
353 E 13th Ave353 E 13th Avenue2BR,1BA$1.29
1243 - 1251 Summit StApt C1BR,1BA$1.28

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University District, Columbus, OH

Ranked #160

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including University District, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 Holiday House Apartments which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in University District costs $4,000.

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 104 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 $411 which is $3,589 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.

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