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property at 27 W Blake Ave

$1,400

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$1,400
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 3

27 W Blake Ave

ColumbusOH43202

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1315 N 6th St, Unit 1315
$1,400
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$1,400
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1315 N 6th St, Unit 1315

1315 N 6th StColumbus, OH 43201
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property at 37 W Tompkins St

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

37 W Tompkins St, Unit B

37 W Tompkins St
ColumbusOH43202

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property at 269 E 13th Ave

$1,500 - $3,000

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$1,500 - $3,000
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2 To 6 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

Available Jul 15

269 E 13th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
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112-116 E 9th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

112-116 E 9th Ave

112-116 E 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201

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325 E 15th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

325 E 15th Ave

325 E 15th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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56 E Lane Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

56 E Lane Ave

56 E Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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100 W Oakland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 W Oakland Ave

100 W Oakland AveColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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40 E Lane Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

40 E Lane Ave

40 E Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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159-165 W Northwood Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

159-165 W Northwood Ave

159-165 W Northwood AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1437 Hunter Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1437 Hunter Ave

1437 Hunter AveColumbus, OH 43201
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144 W 9th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

144 W 9th Ave

144 W 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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180-188 Patterson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

180-188 Patterson

180-188 W Patterson AveColumbus, OH 43202
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1529 Summit St
5 Bedroom Apartments

1529 Summit St

1529 Summit StColumbus, 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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29 E Norwich Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

29 E Norwich Ave

29 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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134 W 9th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

134 W 9th Ave

134 W 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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2020-2030 Summit St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2020-2030 Summit St

2020-2030 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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100 E Frambes Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

100 E Frambes Ave

100 E Frambes AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Ohio Stater
Studio Apartments

Ohio Stater

2060 B N High StColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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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 Holiday House Apartments which is listed at $799, 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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