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60 W 9th Ave

162-168 E 12th Ave

80 West Lane

60-76 W. 8th Avenue

1957 Summit St

1919 Indianola Ave

Flats at 65

1492 Indianola Ave
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1985 Summit St

105 Chittenden Ave

Chittenden Ave 34 UL

Summit St 1677-1683 TPP

101 E Lane Ave

95 E Norwich Ave

2011 Summit St

1531-1535 Neil Ave

1363 Indianola Ave
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1383-1385 Indianola Ave

1381 Indianola Ave

127 E 13th Ave

226 E 16th Ave

1487-1499 Hamlet St

1369 Indianola Ave

1373 Indianola Ave

1372 Indianola Ave

1366 Indianola Ave
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Ravine Ridge Apartments

The Summit

1458 Highland St

Neil Ave 1430-1436 TPP

1379 Indianola Ave

University Manors

1444 Worthington St

1652 Summit St

31 E 18th Ave
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54 E 13th Ave

69 E 14th Ave

1378 1/2 Indianola Ave
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 | $1,605 | $795 | $1,750 |
| University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $849 | $2,100 |
| University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $925 | $2,196 |
| University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,579 | $1,200 | $2,400 |
| University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,362 | $1,600 | $3,800 |
| University 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,050 | $1,950 | $4,250 |
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There are currently 89 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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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 $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?
The cheapest apartment in University is Hometeam Properties which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in University costs $1,700.
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 35 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 $780 which is $920 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.
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Where to Rent in Columbus: Mapping Major Employers to Affordable Neighborhoods
Written by: Kim Mooneyham
Ask Columbus workers where they live, and you’ll hear the same neighborhood names: University District, Clintonville, Near East Side, North Columbus, and West Columbus.

Welcome to Columbus: An Insider's Guide to Ohios Best-Kept Secret
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Visitors to Columbus, OH, won't admit it at first, but they secretly expect this Midwestern capital to resemble a sprawling version of Mayberry from the old Andy Griffith show. I'm serious.

The Ultimate Local Expert's Guide To Top Columbus, OH Neighborhoods for College and University Student Renters
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Columbus, OH, artfully blends a laid-back Midwest personality with the excitement of urban living and the spirited atmosphere of student life.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH
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Although Columbus, Ohio, has a reputation for being a rowdy college town, it's large enough to offer numerous neighborhoods far away from frat houses and street parties after football games.
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.