Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Columbus, OH Under $1,200 (118 Rentals)

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1502 Hunter Ave
$1,050 - $1,500

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Base Rent$1,050 - $1,500
Total Monthly Price$1,050 - $1,500
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1502 Hunter Ave

1502 Hunter AveColumbus, OH 43201
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property at 37 E Woodruff Ave
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Aug 15, 2027
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37 E Woodruff Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 103 W 9th Ave
$800

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Base Rent$800
Total Monthly Price$800
6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent
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103 W 9th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 34 E 11th Ave
$1,100 - $1,675
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Aug 1, 2027
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34 E 11th Ave

ColumbusOH43201

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property at 40 E 11th Ave
$975 - $1,575
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Aug 1, 2027
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40 E 11th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 69 E Lane Ave
$975 - $1,100
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Aug 1, 2027
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69 E Lane Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 1444 N High St
$1,025
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1444 N High St

ColumbusOH43201
property at 120 E 13th Ave
$825 - $999
1 Bedroom Rentals
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120 E 13th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 236 King Ave
$799 - $1,049
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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236 King Ave

ColumbusOH43201

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property at 42 E 13th Ave
$859
1 Bedroom Rentals
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42 E 13th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
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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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1381 Indianola Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1381 Indianola Ave

1379-1381 Indianola AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1712 Summit St
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1712 Summit St

1712 Summit StColumbus, 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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1985 Summit St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1985 Summit St

1985 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201

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Flats at 65
2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats at 65

65 W 8th 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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58 W 9th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

58 W 9th Ave

58 W 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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112-116 E 9th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

112-116 E 9th Ave

112-116 E 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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The View on High
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The View on High

2020 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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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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University, Columbus, OH

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Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about University

How much are Studio apartments in University?

There are currently 131 Studio Apartments in University with rent ranges from $1,550 to $1,799 with an average price of $1,693.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom University Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in University ranges from $699 to $2,199 with an average monthly rent of $1,430.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in University cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in University range from $955 to $2,900. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,615.

How expensive are University Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 100 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in University on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,200 to $2,400 - averaging $1,670 for the location.

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