Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (73 Rentals)

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98 King Ave

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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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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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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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56 E Lane Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

56 E Lane Ave

56 E Lane 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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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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149 E 11th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

149 E 11th Ave

149 E 11th 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 Hometeam Properties priced from $650. Holiday House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $665. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hometeam PropertiesStudio - Multiple AvailableStudio,1BA$650
Holiday House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$665
Statehouse Highline4BR/4BA - 4.14BR,4BA$799
Chittenden Ave 34 UL1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$849
Lumen on Ninth5BR/3BA - C4 Shared5BR,3BA$909
1680 Summit St1 Bed With Office1BR,1BA$1,100
245 E 13th Ave1 Bedroom with Office1BR,1BA$1,200
Summit St 1677-1683 TPP2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,249
Statehouse Highline on 9thStudio - Rothko IStudio,1BA$1,440
1957 Summit St1957 Summit St 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,526

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, OH

As of October 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $1.26 price per square foot 1374 Summit St Model at 1374 Summit St, Unit 1374 Summit Street in the in the North East Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value University apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Chittenden Ave 34 UL starting at $950 with a $0.79 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.
1374 Summit St, Unit 1374 Summit Street1374 Summit St3BR,2BA$1.26
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.79
73 E Frambes Ave, Unit C73 E Frambes Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.60
Neil Ave 1430-1436 TPP2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.59
8th and High2 Bed 2 Bath Standard (1,001 Square Feet)2BR,2BA$2.55
28-43 E 18th Ave37 East 18th3BR,2BA$0.52
245 E 13th Ave1 Bedroom with Office1BR,1BA$1.50
1680 Summit St1 Bed With Office1BR,1BA$1.47
The King ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.21
Holiday House Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University, Columbus, OH

Ranked #130

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the University Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,526.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is Hometeam Properties which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in University costs $5,800.

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 85 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 $942 which is $4,858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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