
Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Columbus, OH Under $2,000 (164 Rentals)


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Hometeam Properties

Luxe Belle | Student Housing

Ravine Flats at Iuka

1680 Summit St

245 E 13th Ave

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Peer on 7th Student Living

8th and High

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Statehouse Highline
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Statehouse Highline on 9th

100 Chittenden Ave

134 W 9th Ave

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102 McMillen Ave, Unit 100, Unit 100

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1751 Summit St, Unit A, Unit A

80 McMillen Ave

72 McMillen Ave, Unit B, Unit B

195 E 12th Ave

199 E 12th Ave

193 E 12th Ave
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197 E 12th Ave

1363 Indianola Ave

1462-1464-1464 Neil Ave

1365 Indianola Ave

2091 Iuka Ave

1610 Summit St

1651 N Pearl St

131 W 8th Ave

35 Euclid Ave

1482 Summit St
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51 McMillen Ave

1378 1/2 Indianola Ave

1369 Summit St

1393 Summit St

22 Chittenden Ave

1368 Indianola Ave

45 1/2 Euclid Ave

24 Chittenden Ave

1394 1/2 Indianola Ave

1373 Indianola Ave
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1363 Summit St

204 E 9th Ave

204 Chittenden Ave

1366 Indianola Ave

1524 Indianola Ave

2028 Summit St

2020 Iuka Ave

60 G

133-1335 W 10th Ave

2024 Summit St
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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 | $1,576 | $666 | $1,750 |
| University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,756 | $755 | $2,315 |
| University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,549 | $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 University
How much are Studio apartments in University?
There are currently 191 Studio Apartments in University with rent ranges from $666 to $1,750 with an average price of $1,576.
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 $755 to $2,315 with an average monthly rent of $1,756.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in University cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in University range from $650 to $2,800. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,549.
How expensive are University Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 126 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in University on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $951 to $2,500 - averaging $1,551 for the location.
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