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65 E 18th Ave

14th St. Apartments

201-253 W 9th Ave

60-76 W. 8th Avenue

162-168 E 12th Ave

80 West Lane

Lantern Square Apartments
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1957 Summit St

1919 Indianola Ave

1985 Summit St

105 Chittenden Ave

101 E Lane Ave

95 E Norwich Ave

1531-1535 Neil Ave
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Chittenden Ave 34 UL

1381 Indianola Ave

1383-1385 Indianola Ave

Summit St 1677-1683 TPP

2011 Summit St

127 E 13th Ave

226 E 16th Ave

1487-1499 Hamlet St
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Ravine Ridge Apartments

The Summit

1458 Highland St

1366 Indianola Ave

1373 Indianola Ave

University Manors

1652 Summit St

31 E 18th Ave
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1363 Indianola Ave

1372 Indianola Ave

1379 Indianola Ave

1365 Indianola Ave

1369 Indianola Ave

54 E 13th Ave

69 E 14th Ave

1394 Indianola Ave
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31-35 E 12th Ave

8th and High

Summit Street Apartments

74 Euclid Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Studio Apartments | $1,598 | $800 | $1,750 |
| University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $849 | $2,100 |
| University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,296 | $650 | $2,196 |
| University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,687 | $1,200 | $2,400 |
| University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,447 | $1,699 | $3,800 |
| University 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,618 | $1,950 | $4,250 |
| University 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,560 | $4,560 | $4,560 |
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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 $1,555.
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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