Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Area Cleveland, OH from $850 (44 Rentals)

Little Italy Student Housing

1848 E 89th St

2050 E 125th St

1406 E 112th St

Commodore Place Apartments

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University Area, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
University Area Studio Apartments | $1,662 | $800 | $3,787 |
University Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $850 | $3,053 |
University Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,722 | $850 | $4,830 |
University Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,653 | $1,300 | $6,014 |
University Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,032 | $1,100 | $3,700 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Area is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Area?
The cheapest apartment in University Area is Heights Apartments on Overlook which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in University Area costs $3,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Area?
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 67 regular apartments in University Area 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 Area?
Cheap apartments in University Area have an average cost of $487 which is $3,163 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Area.
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