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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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65 E 18th Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

65 E 18th Ave

65 E 18th 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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201-253 W 9th Ave
4 Bedroom Apartments

201-253 W 9th Ave

201-253 W 9th 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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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

Where to Rent in Columbus: Mapping Major Employers to Affordable Neighborhoods

Find your next budget-friendly apartment in Columbus, OH. Discover neighborhoods like Clintonville and Near East Side, offering short commutes and a great renter lifestyle near major job centers.

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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
Student Housing
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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
Student Housing
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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
Student Housing
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Welcome to Columbus: An Insider's Guide to Ohio's Best-Kept Secret

Discover Columbus, OH, a city of attractive urban vitality and affordable living. Get the insider scoop on nightlife, arts, parks, and low rental prices from a local expert.

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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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1381 Indianola Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1381 Indianola Ave

1379-1381 Indianola AveColumbus, OH 43201
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2011 Summit St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2011 Summit St

2011 Summit StColumbus, 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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Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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The Summit
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Summit

1895 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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1458 Highland St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1458 Highland St

1458 Highland StColumbus, OH 43201
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University Manors
2 Bedroom Apartments

University Manors

173 W 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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31 E 18th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

31 E 18th Ave

31 E 18th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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54 E 13th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

54 E 13th Ave

54 E 13th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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69 E 14th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

69 E 14th Ave

69 E 14th AveColumbus, OH 43201

Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Columbus and the best places to live with original content written by our Columbus, OH Local Expert Kim Mooneyham

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31-35 E 12th Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

31-35 E 12th Ave

31-35 E 12th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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8th and High
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8th and High

1475 N High StColumbus, OH 43201

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 $1,555.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is Holiday House Apartments which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in University costs $4,560.

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 23 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 $721 which is $3,839 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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