
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Area Cleveland, OH from $600 (64 Rentals)
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1406 E 112th St

Overlook Manor

Little Italy Student Housing

1848 E 89th St

2078 Fairview

Parkside Dwellings

The Triangle Towers
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1390 E 109th St

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Library Lofts

Circle 118

2330 Euclid Heights Blvd

Hazel 8

Innova
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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 |
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University Area Studio Apartments | $1,687 | $800 | $2,815 |
University Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,877 | $825 | $3,090 |
University Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,754 | $1,000 | $4,745 |
University Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,561 | $1,300 | $6,179 |
University Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,037 | $1,100 | $3,700 |
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Cheapest Available University Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Area area of Cleveland, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Heights Apartments on Overlook priced from $795. Heights Apartments at Cedar Fairmount has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable University Area apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Heights Apartments on Overlook | February 2025 Move In Special | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Heights Apartments at Cedar Fairmount | February 2025 Move In Special | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Twin Flags | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Overlook Manor | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Fairhill Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Lewis Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
Integrity Cleveland Heights | Studio 1 Bath (H@_0B) | Studio,1BA | $960 |
Little Italy Student Housing | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
1848 E 89th St | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Lakeview Place | 804 | 4BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Area, OH
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Area area is the $0.57 price per square foot Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be... Model at Reserve Overlook in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $940. The second greatest value University Area apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Baths Model at Park Lane Villa starting at $2,275 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Area apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Reserve Overlook | Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be... | 1BR,1BA | $0.57 |
Park Lane Villa | 2 Bed 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
CircleEast Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhomes | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.96 |
1848 E 89th St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.20 |
Heights Apartments at Cedar Fairmount | February 2025 Move In Special | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Overlook Manor | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Little Italy Student Housing | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Heights Apartments on Overlook | February 2025 Move In Special | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Lewis Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Fairhill Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity Area, Cleveland, OH
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Best Local Schools in University Area, Cleveland, OH
Roxboro Elementary School
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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 $3,400.
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 53 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 $576 which is $2,824 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Area.
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