Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University District Columbus, OH from $400 (218 Rentals)

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property at 2246 N 4th St

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2246 N 4th St

ColumbusOH43202
property at 2244 N 4th St

$465

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2244 N 4th St

ColumbusOH43202

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70 E Hudson St, Unit 70
$935
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70 E Hudson St, Unit 70

70 E Hudson StColumbus, OH 43202
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$1,099 - $1,299

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77 E 7th Ave

ColumbusOH43201

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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 3 Beds unit found at 90 W 8th Ave priced from $750. Riverwatch Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable University District apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
90 W 8th Ave3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$750
Riverwatch TowersHuron 2 - FurnishedStudio,1BA$800
384 E. Maynard Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
Hometeam Properties1 Bedroom - Multiple Floorplans Available1BR,1BA$849
453-455 E. 16th Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
58 W 9th Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
50 McMillen Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$860
60 W 9th Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$865
316-328 E 15th Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, OH

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $0.81 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 1350 ACM in the in the Flytown neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value University District apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at 113-121 W 9th Ave starting at $1,450 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Flytown 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.
1350 ACM2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.81
113-121 W 9th Ave3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$0.94
1594 N 4th St1594 N 4th St3BR,1BA$1.19
1871 N 4th St4 Beds4BR,1BA$1.20
1315 N 6th St, Unit 13151315 N 6th St3BR,1BA$1.20
90 W 8th Ave3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$0.63
Smith and HighSmith & High Flats1BR,1BA$0.93
1271 Summit StTownhouse2BR,1BA$1.22
316-328 E 15th Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.17
1680 Summit St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.20

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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 $875.

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

The cheapest apartment in University District is Hometeam Properties which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in University District costs $1,465.

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 43 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 $358 which is $1,107 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.

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