Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $1,200 (31 Rentals)

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property at 2118 Indiana Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
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2118 Indiana Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 1586 Indianola Ave
$1,785

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Base Rent$1,785

Total Monthly Price$1,785
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Aug 14, 2027
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1586 Indianola Ave

ColumbusOH43201

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property at 1639 Summit St
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

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1639 Summit St

ColumbusOH43201
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property at 57 E Lane Ave
$1,980

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Base Rent$1,980

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Aug 15, 2027
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57 E Lane Ave

ColumbusOH43201
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65 E 18th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

65 E 18th Ave

65 E 18th AveColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing

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Hometeam Properties
3 Bedroom Apartments

Hometeam Properties

222 E 11th AveColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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127 E 13th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

127 E 13th Ave

127 E 13th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1458 Highland St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1458 Highland St

1458 Highland StColumbus, OH 43201
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31 E 18th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

31 E 18th Ave

31 E 18th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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113-121 W 9th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

113-121 W 9th Ave

113-121 W 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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54 E 13th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

54 E 13th Ave

54 E 13th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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69 E 14th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

69 E 14th Ave

69 E 14th AveColumbus, OH 43201

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Find your next budget-friendly apartment in Columbus, OH. Discover neighborhoods like Clintonville and Near East Side, offering short commutes and a great renter lifestyle near major job centers.

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The Summit
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Summit

1895 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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31-35 E 12th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

31-35 E 12th Ave

31-35 E 12th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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112 W Lane Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

112 W Lane Ave

112 W Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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180 Chittenden Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

180 Chittenden Ave

180 Chittenden AveColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing

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Discover Columbus, OH, a city of attractive urban vitality and affordable living. Get the insider scoop on nightlife, arts, parks, and low rental prices from a local expert.

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162-168 E 12th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

162-168 E 12th Ave

162-168 E 12th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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253 E 19th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

253 E 19th Ave

253 E 19th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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University, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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University, Columbus, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University is under $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is 1444 Worthington St which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in University costs $1,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?

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 18 regular apartments in University 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?

Cheap apartments in University have an average cost of $813 which is $987 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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