Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $500 (38 Rentals)

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WJM Cedar Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WJM Cedar Apartments

14214 Cedar RdCleveland, OH 44118
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2176 Edgewood Rd

Cleveland HeightsOH44118
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Essex-Morley Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Essex-Morley Apartments

3435 Superior Park DrCleveland Heights, OH 44118
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Barclay Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barclay Apartments

3436-3440 Superior Park DrCleveland Heights, OH 44118
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Country Club Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club Apartments

3290 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Fairway-Marchmont Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway-Marchmont Terrace

3310 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Colton House Golf View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colton House Golf View

3363 Warrensville Center RdBeachwood, OH 44122
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Aristocrat Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aristocrat Apartments

3311 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Almar Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Almar Arms

3261 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Uptown Shaker
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Shaker

3341-3351 Warrensville CtrShaker Heights, OH 44122
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2868 Noble Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2868 Noble Rd

2868 Noble RdCleveland Heights, OH 44121
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University Heights, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Heights area of Cleveland, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Brookline Gardens priced from $975. Almar Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookline Gardens2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$975
Almar Arms1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$975
Robinview Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,025
Heights Garden Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1,050
Kensington Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,105
The Concord ApartmentsOne Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$1,195
Huntington Green ApartmentsGarden 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Uptown ShakerFebruary 2025 Move In Special1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, OH

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $1.45 price per square foot C7 Model at Beachwood Apartments in the in the Malvern neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the February 2025 Move In Special Model at Uptown Shaker starting at $2,000 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Malvern neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Beachwood ApartmentsC72BR,2BA$1.45
Uptown ShakerFebruary 2025 Move In Special3BR,2BA$1.67
Brookline Gardens2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Uptown ShakerFebruary 2025 Move In Special1BR,1BA$1.55
Almar Arms1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Heights Garden Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1.50
1507 Genesee Rd, Unit 31507 Genesee Rd1BR,1BA$1.00
3126 Kensington Rd, Unit 33126 Kensington Rd1BR,1BA$1.42
The Concord ApartmentsOne Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$2.00
Kensington Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Heights, Cleveland, OH

Ranked #80

Among neighborhoods in Cleveland, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Cleveland. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the University Heights Neighborhood in Cleveland, OH

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

14 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Heights is under $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Heights?

The cheapest apartment in University Heights is Almar Arms which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in University Heights costs $3,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Heights?

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 7 regular apartments in University Heights 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 Heights?

Cheap apartments in University Heights have an average cost of $263 which is $3,437 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights.

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