Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Square Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $500 (41 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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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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2789 Noble Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2789 Noble Rd

2789 Noble RdCleveland Heights, OH 44121
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Almar Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Almar Arms

3261 Warrensville Center RdShaker 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 Square, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

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 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 Square apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aristocrat Apts - Aspiring to Antastafae1x11BR,1BA$903
Brookline Gardens2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$975
Heights Garden Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded1BR,1BA$995
Robinview Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,025
Huntington Green ApartmentsGarden 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Kensington Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,105
The Concord ApartmentsOne Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$1,195
Beachwood ApartmentsC2BR,2BA$1,345
The Hiatus0EStudio,1BA$1,399
Uptown ShakerFebruary 2025 Move In Special1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Square, OH

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Square area is the $1.17 price per square foot 1x2 Model at Aristocrat Apts - Aspiring to Antastafae in the in the Malvern neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value University Square 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 Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aristocrat Apts - Aspiring to Antastafae1x21BR,2BA$1.17
Uptown ShakerFebruary 2025 Move In Special3BR,2BA$1.67
3367 E Scarborough Rd, Unit 33673367 E Scarborough Rd2BR,1BA$1.25
Beachwood ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.65
Brookline Gardens2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Heights Garden Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1.50
The Concord ApartmentsOne Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$2.00
Huntington Green ApartmentsGarden 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.81
Kensington Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.92
Robinview Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded1BR,1BA$2.01

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Square, Cleveland, OH

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Best Local Schools in
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Ohio and customized analysis for Eastern Cleveland, OH. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,400.

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

The cheapest apartment in University Square is Aristocrat Apts - Aspiring to Antastafae which is listed at $903, while the average apartment in University Square costs $3,700.

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 280 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 $248 which is $3,452 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Square.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Cleveland Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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