
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Norman, OK from $680 (62 Rentals)


526 W Comanche St

526 W Comanche St

526 W Comanche St

526 W Comanche St

Norman Apartments

Bentley Hills Apartments

517 Inwood Dr

517 Inwood Dr

Isabella at Norman Apartments
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908 E Main St

Garden Cottages

Norman Creek

Willowbrook Apartments

1304 Wylie Rd

1304 Wylie Rd, Unit 116

1224 Crown Point Ave

1338 Crown Point Ave

Emerald Greens

401 SE 12th St
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Rock Canyon Apartments

Brentwood Pointe Apartments

401 12th Ave SE unit 295

526 W Comanche St

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413 S Webster Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

University Blvd Apartments

Landry Apartment Homes

Westwood Park

Charleston Apartments

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710 Chautauqua Ave, Unit 710-08, Unit 710-08
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401 Chautauqua Ave, Unit 05, Unit 05

Avalon

131 W Acres St, Unit B

Stoneridge Apartments

420 W Comanche St

Timbers Apartments

Ray Apartments

Windsor Wyndham Apartments

Chalet Apartments

Plaza West Townhomes
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1106 Arkansas St

1110 Arkansas St

Sycamore Cottages

Stone Fountain Apartments

OU CAMPUS 6 UNITS

Barkley Townhouse Apartments

Springfield Apartments

Ashley Square Apartments

Greentree Apartments

Winshire Square
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University, Norman, OK Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Studio Apartments | $950 | $575 | $1,439 |
University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $869 | $680 | $1,200 |
| University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $985 | $775 | $1,297 |
| University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,156 | $524 | $3,120 |
| University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $773 | $494 | $1,876 |
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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 $859.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?
The cheapest apartment in University is Emerald Greens which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in University costs $1,230.
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 39 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 $439 which is $791 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.
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