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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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134 W 9th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

134 W 9th Ave

134 W 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Ohio Stater
Studio Apartments

Ohio Stater

2060 B N High StColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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The Hub
Studio Apartments

The Hub

150 E 13th AveColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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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
Student Housing
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90 W 8th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

90 W 8th Ave

90 W 8th AveColumbus, 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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Hometeam Properties
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Hometeam Properties

222 E 11th AveColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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58 W 9th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

58 W 9th Ave

58 W 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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14th St. Apartments
Studio Apartments

14th St. Apartments

80 E 14th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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65 E 18th Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

65 E 18th Ave

65 E 18th AveColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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240 W Lane Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

240 W Lane Ave

240 W Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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201-253 W 9th Ave
4 Bedroom Apartments

201-253 W 9th Ave

201-253 W 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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50 McMillen Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

50 McMillen Ave

50 McMillen AveColumbus, OH 43201
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60 W 9th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

60 W 9th Ave

60 W 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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162-168 E 12th Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

162-168 E 12th Ave

162-168 E 12th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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80 West Lane
Studio Apartments

80 West Lane

80 W Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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60-76 W. 8th Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

60-76 W. 8th Avenue

60-76 W 8th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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40 McMillen
1 Bedroom Apartments

40 McMillen

40 McMillen AveColumbus, OH 43201

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Flats at 65
2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats at 65

65 W 8th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1957 Summit St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1957 Summit St

1957 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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1919 Indianola Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1919 Indianola Ave

1919 Indianola AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1985 Summit St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1985 Summit St

1985 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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105 Chittenden Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

105 Chittenden Ave

105 Chittenden AveColumbus, OH 43201

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101 E Lane Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

101 E Lane Ave

101 E Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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95 E Norwich Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

95 E Norwich Ave

95 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1531-1535 Neil Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1531-1535 Neil Ave

1531-1535 Neil AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Chittenden Ave 34 UL
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chittenden Ave 34 UL

34 Chittenden AveColumbus, OH 43201
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127 E 13th Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

127 E 13th Ave

127 E 13th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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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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