
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $500 (39 Rentals)
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Brookline Gardens

Masonic Towers Apartments

WJM Cedar Apartments

3428 Altamont Rd

Kensington Place Apartments

3345 Desota Ave

2173 Edgewood Rd

1487 Genesee Rd
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1717 Compton Rd

2248 Rexwood Rd

Aristocrat Apts - Aspiring to Antastafae

1462 Maple Rd

Heights Garden Apartments

Robinview Apartments

Huntington Green Apartments

3760 Mayfield Rd

3141 Kensington Rd

The Concord Apartments

1494 Genesee Rd

2340 Ashurst Rd

3134 Kensington Rd, Unit 2

Essex-Morley Apartments

Barclay Apartments

Country Club Apartments

Fairway-Marchmont Terrace

Warrensville Community Apartments
University Heights, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Heights Studio Apartments | $1,575 | $650 | $3,245 |
University Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,008 | $550 | $4,894 |
University Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,622 | $915 | $10,000+ |
University Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,224 | $1,325 | $8,655 |
University Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,728 | $3,270 | $4,186 |
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Cheapest Available University Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Heights area of Cleveland, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Aristocrat Apts - Aspiring to Antastafae priced from $903. Brookline Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Aristocrat Apts - Aspiring to Antastafae | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $903 |
Brookline Gardens | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Heights Garden Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Robinview Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Huntington Green Apartments | Garden 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Kensington Place Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
The Concord Apartments | One Bedroom Junior | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Uptown Shaker | February 2025 Move In Special | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Beachwood Apartments | C | 2BR,2BA | $1,365 |
The Hiatus | 0E | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, OH
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $0.99 price per square foot 1908 S Compton Rd Model at 1908 S Compton Rd in the in the Coventry Village neighborhood starting from $2,245. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the 3800 Mayfield Rd Model at 3800 Mayfield Rd starting at $1,895 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Severance neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1908 S Compton Rd | 1908 S Compton Rd | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.99 |
3800 Mayfield Rd | 3800 Mayfield Rd | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.29 |
Aristocrat Apts - Aspiring to Antastafae | 1x2 | 1BR,2BA | $1.17 |
Uptown Shaker | February 2025 Move In Special | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
3367 E Scarborough Rd, Unit 3367 | 3367 E Scarborough Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Beachwood Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Brookline Gardens | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Uptown Shaker | February 2025 Move In Special | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Heights Garden Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Huntington Green Apartments | Garden 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity Heights, Cleveland, OH
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in University Heights, Cleveland, OH
Shaker Heights Middle School
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Best Local Schools in University Heights, Cleveland, OH
Shaker Heights Middle School
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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?
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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 $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Heights?
The cheapest apartment in University Heights is Aristocrat Apts - Aspiring to Antastafae which is listed at $903, 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 280 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 $249 which is $3,451 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights.
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