Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University District Columbus, OH from $400 (148 Rentals)

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1518 Worthington St
$895Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Jul 29

1518 Worthington St

Columbus, OH 43201
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248 1/2 W 5th Ave
$915Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Jul 17

248 1/2 W 5th Ave

Columbus, OH 43201
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2135 Summit St
$925Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Aug 6

2135 Summit St

Columbus, OH 43201
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250 1/2 W 5th Ave
$950Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

250 1/2 W 5th Ave

Columbus, OH 43201
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2353 N High St
$9601 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Jul 17

2353 N High St

Columbus, OH 43202
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70 W 8th Ave
$9701 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Jul 31

70 W 8th Ave

Columbus, OH 43201
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1292 Courtland Ave
$1,1801 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Jul 17

1292 Courtland Ave

Columbus, OH 43201
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University District, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available University District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University District area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Holiday House Apartments priced from $799. Royal Neil Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable University District apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Holiday House Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$799
Royal Neil ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
1680 Summit St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$940
The Day Companies - Short North1268 N High St-11BR,1BA$950
Statehouse Highline4BR/4BA - 4.14BR,4BA$985
The Urban - Student HousingLofted SuiteStudio,1BA$989
1985 Summit St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$995
Grant ParkThe Riverside1BR,1BA$1,005
245 E 13th AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,040
985 HighSilverStudio,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, OH

As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $1.08 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 414 E 12th Ave in the in the North Central Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value University District apartment is the 2 Beds Model at 1871 N 4th St starting at $1,175 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Linden neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
414 E 12th Ave3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.08
1871 N 4th St2 Beds2BR,1BA$0.94
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.08
Peer on 7th Student LivingB32BR,2BA$1.31
72 McMillen Ave, Unit B72 McMillen Ave2BR,2BA$1.47
399 E 16th Ave, Unit B399 E 16th Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
245 E 13th Ave1 Bedroom with Office1BR,1BA$1.30
Grant ParkThe Imperial1BR,1BA$1.30
1680 Summit St1 Bed With Office1BR,1BA$1.25
Holiday House Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.12

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University District, Columbus, OH

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including University District, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University District is at The Urban - Student Housing listed at $989.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University District Apartment is $799 at Holiday House Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University District is starting from $940 at 1680 Summit St.

What is the most affordable University District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Statehouse Highline and starts from $1,140.

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