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W. 9th Avenue Apartments

1620-1636 Indianola Ave

E Woodruff 89-91 ACM

160-166 Chittenden Ave

100 E Frambes Ave

134 W 9th Ave

Ohio Stater

The Hub

Summit Street Apartments
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33 E 13th Ave

University Apartments

1975 Summit St

90 W 8th Ave

1524 Neil Ave

149 E 11th Ave

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Lantern Square Apartments

58 W 9th Ave

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65 E 18th Ave

240 W Lane Ave

201-253 W 9th Ave

50 McMillen Ave

60 W 9th Ave

162-168 E 12th Ave

80 West Lane

60-76 W. 8th Avenue

(50) 24-26 W. 10th Avenue

40 McMillen
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213 E 14th Ave

E 13th Ave 240-252 MLR

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1957 Summit St

1919 Indianola Ave

1492 Indianola Ave

1985 Summit St

63 McMillen Ave

105 Chittenden Ave

Summit St 1677-1683 TPP
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1444 Worthington St

Summit St 1722 GW2

2091 Iuka Ave

Neil Ave 1430-1436 TPP

101 E Lane Ave

95 E Norwich Ave

1531-1535 Neil Ave

Chittenden Ave 34 UL

127 E 13th Ave

226 E 16th Ave
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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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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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