Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (94 Rentals)

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property at 1361 Hamlet St

$1,525

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$1,525
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$1,525

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1361 Hamlet St

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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112 W Lane Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

112 W Lane Ave

112 W Lane 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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29 E Norwich Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

29 E Norwich Ave

29 E Norwich 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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1529 Summit St
5 Bedroom Apartments

1529 Summit St

1529 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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40 E Lane Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

40 E Lane Ave

40 E Lane 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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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
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The Hub
Studio Apartments

The Hub

150 E 13th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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33 E 13th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

33 E 13th Ave

33 E 13th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1975 Summit St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1975 Summit St

1975 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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1524 Neil Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1524 Neil Ave

1524 Neil AveColumbus, OH 43201

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University, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Holiday House Apartments priced from $775. Hometeam Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Holiday House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775
Hometeam Properties1 Bedroom - Multiple Floorplans Available1BR,1BA$849
60-76 W. 8th Avenue1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 637461BR,1BA$879
1680 Summit St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Lumen on Ninth3BR/3BA - C4 Shared3BR,3BA$929
100 Chittenden Ave2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,050
245 E 13th AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,095
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,200
8th and HighStudio StandardStudio,1BA$1,555

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, OH

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the University area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Chittenden Ave 34 UL in the in the Flytown neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value University apartment is the 102 McMillen Ave Model at 102 McMillen Ave, Unit A starting at $1,649 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Flytown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00
102 McMillen Ave, Unit A102 McMillen Ave3BR,2BA$1.37
100 Chittenden Ave4 Bed 1 Bath4BR,1BA$1.63
Wilson Place3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$1.40
Peer on 7th Student LivingB32BR,2BA$1.37
80 McMillen Ave80 McMillen Ave1BR,1BA$1.56
Statehouse Lane2BR/2BA - 2.52BR,2BA$1.82
245 E 13th AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
1680 Summit St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Holiday House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.66

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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University, Columbus, OH

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

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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 $1,555.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is Holiday House Apartments which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in University costs $4,560.

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 23 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 $721 which is $3,839 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Columbus, OH, artfully blends a laid-back Midwest personality with the excitement of urban living and the spirited atmosphere of student life.

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