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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (119 Rentals)
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1680 Summit St
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245 E 13th Ave
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$1,295 - $1,3502 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 13
1487-1499 Hamlet St
1487-1499 Hamlet StColumbus, OH 43201
1393 Summit St
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$1,335 - $1,800
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39-41 E Norwich Ave
39-41 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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$1,370
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175 Chittenden Ave, Unit 1B
175 Chittenden AveColumbus, OH 43201
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80 McMillen Ave
80 McMillen AveColumbus, OH 43201
2118 Indiana Ave
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1588 Indianola Ave, Unit 1588 Indianola
1588 Indianola AveColumbus, OH 43201
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2034-2040 N High St
2034-2040 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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90 E 8th Ave, Unit 2
90 E 8th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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83 E Frambes Ave
83 E Frambes AveColumbus, OH 43201
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242 E 12th Ave
242 E 12th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1980 Summit St
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$1,800 - $3,2002 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 13, 2027
The King Apartments
182 King AveColumbus, OH 43201
1622 Summit St
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1902 Summit St
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100 Chittenden Ave
100 Chittenden AveColumbus, OH 43201
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57 E Lane Ave
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1641 Summit Street
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1 Bedroom Apartments
112-116 E 9th Ave
112-116 E 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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3 Bedroom Apartments
1548-1550 Hunter Ave
1548-1550 Hunter AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Holiday House Apartments
1472-1490 Neil AveColumbus, OH 43201
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56 E Lane Ave
56 E Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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29 E Norwich Ave
29 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1529 Summit St
1529 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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40 E Lane Ave
40 E Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1437 Hunter Ave
1437 Hunter AveColumbus, OH 43201
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144 W 9th Ave
144 W 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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112 W Lane Ave
112 W Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1528-1530 Neil Ave
1528-1530 Neil AveColumbus, OH 43201
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W. 9th Avenue Apartments
100 W 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1620-1636 Indianola Ave
1620-1636 Indianola AveColumbus, OH 43201
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160-166 Chittenden Ave
160-166 Chittenden AveColumbus, OH 43201
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134 W 9th Ave
134 W 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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100 E Frambes Ave
100 E Frambes AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Ohio Stater
2060 B N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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The Hub
150 E 13th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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University, Columbus, OH Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Studio Apartments | $1,693 | $1,550 | $1,799 |
| University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $799 | $2,199 |
| University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,579 | $955 | $2,900 |
| University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,679 | $1,200 | $2,400 |
| University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,810 | $1,600 | $3,600 |
| University 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,406 | $3,800 | $4,900 |
| University 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,158 | $3,800 | $6,600 |
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There are currently 119 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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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 $599. 58 W 9th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday House Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $599 |
| 58 W 9th Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $850 |
| 50 McMillen Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio, 1BA | $860 |
| 60 W 9th Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $865 |
| (50) 24-26 W. 10th Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $900 |
| 1680 Summit St | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $900 |
| 40 McMillen | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $910 |
| 245 E 13th Ave | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1,095 |
| Summit St 1677-1683 TPP | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1,099 |
| 1444 Worthington St | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR, 2BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, OH
As of September 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the University area is the $0.87 price per square foot 4BR/4BA - D1.1 Model at Lumen on Ninth in the Flytown neighborhood starting from $1,180. The second greatest value University apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at 138 W 9th in the Flytown neighborhood starting at $1,400 with a $1.11 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumen on Ninth | 4BR/4BA - D1.1 | 4BR, 4BA | $0.87 |
| 138 W 9th | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR, 2BA | $1.11 |
| Chittenden Ave 34 UL | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $0.96 |
| Neil Ave 1430-1436 TPP | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1.06 |
| 37 East 18th | 37 East 18th | 3BR, 2BA | $0.53 |
| (50) 24-26 W. 10th Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.13 |
| 245 E 13th Ave | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.37 |
| 1680 Summit St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.20 |
| 40 McMillen | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.30 |
| Holiday House Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1.28 |
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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 Holiday House Apartments which is listed at $699, 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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