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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 Studio apartment currently listed from $660. 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 Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$660
East VillageRent 1 Bedroom in a 3 Bedroom Apartment! Locate...1BR,2BA$695
Statehouse Highline4BR/4BA - 4.14BR,4BA$799
Lumen on Ninth5BR/3BA - C4 Shared5BR,3BA$839
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$849
The Urban - Student HousingQueen SuiteStudio,1BA$849
N High St 2228 TPP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, OH

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $1.08 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at East Village in the in the North East Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value University District apartment is the 2 Beds Model at 1871 N 4th St starting at $1,175 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the North East 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.
East Village3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1.08
1871 N 4th St2 Beds2BR,1BA$0.94
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.71
The Point on LaneUnit 250 (above) / 350 (below; connected by spiral3BR,2BA$1.01
45 1/2 E Duncan St, Unit 45.545 1/2 E Duncan St2BR,1BA$1.21
1680 Summit St1 Bed With Office1BR,1BA$1.25
N High St 2228 TPP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07
70 E Hudson St, Unit 7070 E Hudson St1BR,1BA$1.30
2032 N 4th St2032 N 4th St1BR,1BA$0.96
450 E 15th Ave, Unit OSU450 E 15th Ave1BR,1BA$1.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University District, Columbus, OH

Ranked #124

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $899.

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

The cheapest apartment in University District is East Village which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in University District costs $21,000.

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 130 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 $695 which is $20,305 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.

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