Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (113 Rentals)

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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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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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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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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 $666. Holiday House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hometeam PropertiesStudio - Multiple AvailableStudio,1BA$666
Holiday House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$749
1680 Summit St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Lumen on Ninth3BR/3BA - C4 Shared3BR,3BA$929
60-76 W. 8th Avenue1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 508271BR,1BA$975
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$999
Statehouse Highline4BR/4BA - 4.14BR,4BA$1,014
100 Chittenden Ave2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,050
245 E 13th AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, OH

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the University area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Chittenden Ave 34 UL in the in the Flytown neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value University apartment is the 102 McMillen Ave Model at 102 McMillen Ave, Unit 100 starting at $1,899 with a $1.58 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$0.83
102 McMillen Ave, Unit 100102 McMillen Ave3BR,2BA$1.58
100 Chittenden Ave4 Bed 1 Bath4BR,1BA$1.63
215 East Lane Avenue215 East Lane Avenue - B3BR,1.5BA$3.00
245 E 13th AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
1680 Summit St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.20
2034-2040 N High St2031BR,1BA$3.09
Statehouse Highline on 9thStudio - Rothko IStudio ,1BA$3.20
Holiday House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.60
1751 Summit St, Unit A1751 Summit St1BR,1BA$1.89

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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 $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is Holiday House Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in University costs $4,400.

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 87 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 $852 which is $3,548 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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