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

WJM Cedar Apartments

Masonic Towers Apartments

Kensington Place Apartments

2173 Edgewood Rd

1717 Compton Rd

2181 Rexwood Rd, Unit 3
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3145 Kensington Rd, Unit 3

1506 Garden Dr, Unit 1504 garden Drive Lower

Heights Garden Apartments

1487 Sherbrook Rd

Huntington Green Apartments

4097 Okalona Rd

2340 Ashurst Rd

3167 E Derbyshire Rd

3134 Kensington Rd, Unit 2
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3250 Clarendon Rd, Unit 2nd Floor

3342 Desota Ave

The Hiatus

3420 Silsby Rd

13797 Cedar Rd, Unit #302

Essex-Morley Apartments

Barclay Apartments
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Warrensville Community Apartments

2176 Edgewood Rd

2789 Noble Rd
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University Square, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Square Studio Apartments | $1,567 | $650 | $3,629 |
University Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $585 | $4,249 |
University Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,730 | $950 | $10,000+ |
University Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,777 | $1,295 | $8,655 |
University Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,271 | $1,275 | $4,186 |
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Cheapest Available University Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Square area of Cleveland, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookline Gardens priced from $875. Masonic Towers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here are the most affordable University Square apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brookline Gardens | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Masonic Towers Apartments | 1621 Lee Rd-4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
Heights Garden Apartments | Heights Garden: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Kensington Place Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
Huntington Green Apartments | Mid-Rise 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
North Park Terrace Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
The Hiatus | 0B | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Square, OH
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Square area is the $0.69 price per square foot 1621 Lee Rd-4 Model at Masonic Towers Apartments in the in the Coventry Village neighborhood starting from $1,030. The second greatest value University Square apartment is the 2256 Rexwood Rd Model at 2256 Rexwood Rd, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $1,325 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Shaker Lakes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Masonic Towers Apartments | 1621 Lee Rd-4 | 1BR,1BA | $0.69 |
2256 Rexwood Rd, Unit 2nd Floor | 2256 Rexwood Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Uptown Shaker | February 2025 Move In Special | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
3134 Kensington Rd, Unit 2 | 3134 Kensington Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
3250 Clarendon Rd, Unit 2nd Floor | 3250 Clarendon Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
North Park Terrace Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
2181 Rexwood Rd, Unit 3 | 2181 Rexwood Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Brookline Gardens | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Heights Garden Apartments | Heights Garden: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Kensington Place Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Square is under $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Square?
The cheapest apartment in University Square is Brookline Gardens which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in University Square costs $3,058.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Square?
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 9 regular apartments in University Square 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 Square?
Cheap apartments in University Square have an average cost of $378 which is $2,680 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Square.
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