
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $600 (66 Rentals)
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1405 E 95th St

Overlook Manor

Little Italy Student Housing

1848 E 89th St

2078 Fairview

Parkside Dwellings

The Triangle Towers

Skyview Terrace (in-unit washer/dryer)
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Commodore Place Apartments

1918 E 123rd St, Unit Down Rear

Addis View

Axis at Ansel

1390 E 109th St

Innova

Library Lofts

Circle 118

Hazel 8

Medley

1942 E 120th St

1450 E 110th St
University, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Studio Apartments | $1,596 | $800 | $2,405 |
University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,769 | $895 | $2,945 |
University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,610 | $850 | $4,735 |
University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,277 | $1,300 | $5,834 |
University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,037 | $1,100 | $3,700 |
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Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University area of Cleveland, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Heights Apartments on Overlook priced from $795. Heights Apartments at Cedar Fairmount has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Heights Apartments on Overlook | February 2025 Move In Special | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Heights Apartments at Cedar Fairmount | February 2025 Move In Special | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Twin Flags | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Overlook Manor | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Integrity Cleveland Heights | Studio 1 Bath (H@_0B) | Studio,1BA | $960 |
Little Italy Student Housing | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
1848 E 89th St | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Parkside Dwellings | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Fairhill Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Lakeview Place | 804 | 4BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, OH
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $1.69 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 2087 Random Rd in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value University apartment is the Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be... Model at Reserve Overlook starting at $940 with a $0.57 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2087 Random Rd | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.69 |
Reserve Overlook | Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be... | 1BR,1BA | $0.57 |
CircleEast Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhomes | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.96 |
1918 E 123rd St, Unit Down Rear | 1918 E 123rd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
1848 E 89th St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.20 |
Heights Apartments at Cedar Fairmount | February 2025 Move In Special | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Overlook Manor | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Little Italy Student Housing | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Fairhill Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Heights Apartments on Overlook | February 2025 Move In Special | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?
The cheapest apartment in University is Heights Apartments on Overlook which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in University costs $3,225.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?
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 921 regular apartments in University 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?
Cheap apartments in University have an average cost of $480 which is $2,745 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.
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