
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (113 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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1528-1530 Neil Ave

W. 9th Avenue Apartments

1620-1636 Indianola Ave

160-166 Chittenden Ave

100 E Frambes Ave

Ohio Stater

The Hub

Summit Street Apartments

33 E 13th Ave
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University Apartments

Holiday House Apartments

1975 Summit St

1524 Neil Ave

149 E 11th Ave

14th St. Apartments

65 E 18th Ave

201-253 W 9th Ave

162-168 E 12th Ave

80 West Lane
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60-76 W. 8th Avenue

Lantern Square Apartments

Chittenden Ave 34 UL

1919 Indianola Ave

1957 Summit St

Flats at 65

1985 Summit St

105 Chittenden Ave

101 E Lane Ave

95 E Norwich Ave
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Summit St 1677-1683 TPP

1531-1535 Neil Ave

1383-1385 Indianola Ave

1381 Indianola Ave

226 E 16th Ave

2011 Summit St

127 E 13th Ave

1487-1499 Hamlet St

2 Bed/1 Bath Townhouse

The Summit

1458 Highland St

191 Chittenden Ave

University Manors

1555 Neil Ave

1652 Summit St

31 E 18th Ave

54 E 13th Ave

69 E 14th Ave

31-35 E 12th Ave

Summit Street Apartments
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 | $1,576 | $666 | $1,750 |
| University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,757 | $755 | $2,315 |
| University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,548 | $650 | $2,800 |
| University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $951 | $2,500 |
| University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,859 | $964 | $3,800 |
| University 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,799 | $1,950 | $4,250 |
| University 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,400 | $4,240 | $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 $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?
The cheapest apartment in University is Holiday House Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in University costs $4,400.
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 87 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 $852 which is $3,548 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.
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