Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Square 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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Cleveland HeightsOH44118

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3342 Desota Ave

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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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 WJM Cedar Apartments priced from $975. 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
WJM Cedar Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Standard1BR,1BA$975
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Square, OH

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Square area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3295 Bradford Rd Model at 3295 Bradford Rd, Unit 3295 Bradford Rd Duplex in the in the Shaker Lakes neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value University Square apartment is the C7 Model at Beachwood Apartments starting at $1,870 with a $1.51 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.
3295 Bradford Rd, Unit 3295 Bradford Rd Duplex3295 Bradford Rd4BR,1.5BA$1.05
Beachwood ApartmentsC72BR,2BA$1.51
Uptown ShakerFebruary 2025 Move In Special3BR,2BA$1.67
3367 E Scarborough Rd, Unit 33673367 E Scarborough Rd2BR,1BA$1.25
Brookline Gardens2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Almar Arms1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
WJM Cedar Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Standard1BR,1BA$1.32
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

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University Square, Cleveland, OH

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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 $1,250.

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

The cheapest apartment in University Square is WJM Cedar Apartments which is listed at $975, 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 8 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 $280 which is $3,420 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Square.

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