
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Area Cleveland, OH from $725 (61 Rentals)


11001 Ashbury Ave

1957 E 123rd St, Unit 1

2273 E 100th St

2273 E 100th St

1848 E 89th St

Parkside Dwellings

Fairmount

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1947 E 124th Pl, Unit Dn

12509 Britton Dr
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89th Rising

Legacy @Itasca

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Axis at Ansel

2273 E 100th St

Skyview Terrace (in-unit washer/dryer)

Skyline On Stokes

Addis View

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2273 E 100th St

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Commodore Place Apartments

Mayfield Station Apartments

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Uptown

Hruby Apartments

The Biltmore Building

Plateau
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The Derbyshire Building

Ninety-Four Ten Hough

Overlook Manor

1480 E 115th St

2112 Lennox Rd

Twin Flags

The Davis

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Carnegie Tower at Fairfax
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The Stratford Building

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Lakeview

Manstan

Integrity Cleveland Heights

Fairhill Gardens

Gerald Manor
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University Area, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Area Studio Apartments | $1,460 | $900 | $2,427 |
University Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $725 | $4,506 |
| University Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,454 | $940 | $6,270 |
| University Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,571 | $1,150 | $5,729 |
| University Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,080 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
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Best Local Schools in University Area, Cleveland, OH
Roxboro Elementary School
Bolton PreK-8 School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Area is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Area?
The cheapest apartment in University Area is Lakeview which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in University Area costs $28,812.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Area?
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 132 regular apartments in University Area 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 Area?
Cheap apartments in University Area have an average cost of $640 which is $28,172 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Area.
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Written by: Sandy Baker
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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.