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How much does a 1bed 1 bath cost at The Ohio State University

Sources checked September 14, 2026

ANSWER

Current listings and Ohio State’s off-campus housing search show 1 bed 1 bath options near Ohio State ranging from about $480 to $2,700 total monthly rent, with a commonly seen listing at $899/mo and several others around $1,000 to $1,800/mo.

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YOUR NEXT DECISION

Build a budget for living off campus

  • Compare at least three current 1 bed 1 bath listings near campus before deciding.
  • Confirm whether the listed price is base rent or total monthly rent.
  • Check whether utilities, parking, pets, and lease length change the final monthly cost.
Plan your rental budget

What a 1 bed 1 bath costs near Ohio State

The Ohio State University off-campus housing search shows 1 bed, 1 bath units with total monthly rent from $480 to $525 in one listing set, and broader 1 bed listings in the university search reaching up to $2,700. On current marketplace listings, a 1 bed 1 bath at 60 W. 8th Ave is $899/mo, 31 Chittenden Ave is $1,023/mo, and 60-76 W. 8th Avenue is presented as a 1 bed 1 bath at $899/mo. Another current listing, Makley Place near campus, shows a 1 bd at $1,810/mo.

  • Ohio State Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement search: 1 bed, 1 bath total monthly rent $480 to $525 in one listing set, and a wider 1 bed range up to $2,700.
  • Redfin current listings near The Ohio State University include 1 bed 1 bath at $899/mo on W. 8th Ave and $1,023/mo on Chittenden Ave.
  • A current off-campus listing near Grandview shows 1 bd at $1,249/mo, which gives a nearby higher-end comparison.

How to use that number

If you’re budgeting for a 1 bed 1 bath near Ohio State, a practical planning range from the current listings here is roughly $900 to $1,800 per month, with some lower and higher outliers on the university search. The exact rent depends on the building, location, and whether the listing is a standard apartment or a student-housing style property.

  • Use the $899 to $1,023 examples as a realistic starting point for near-campus planning.
  • Expect some listings to sit below that range in the university search and some to go well above it.
  • Check the specific unit’s current rent, because these pages are listing snapshots, not a fixed market rate.

Sources

  1. Apartments For Rent Near The Ohio State University
  2. 360 properties found : Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement
  3. Houses for Rent in The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH | Redfin

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