Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Area Cleveland, OH from $600 (62 Rentals)

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Hruby Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hruby Apartments

10722 Lee AveCleveland, OH 44106
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Fayne Apartments
Studio Apartments

Fayne Apartments

2085 Cornell RdCleveland, OH 44106
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The Biltmore Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Biltmore Building

2441 Overlook RdCleveland, OH 44106
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Plateau
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plateau

12463 Cedar RdCleveland, OH 44106
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The Wilson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Wilson

2091-2095 Lennox RdCleveland, OH 44106
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The Derbyshire Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Derbyshire Building

2480-2482 Derbyshire RdCleveland, OH 44106
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Highland Bldg
2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Bldg

2115-2123 Lennox RdCleveland, OH 44106
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The Manstan
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Manstan

2536 Overlook RdCleveland, OH 44106
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Fair Mount
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fair Mount

12467 Cedar RdCleveland, OH 44106
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1480 E 115th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1480 E 115th St

1480 E 115th StCleveland, OH 44106
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Park Place Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

1404-1493 East BlvdCleveland, OH 44106
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2112 Lennox Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2112 Lennox Rd

2112 Lennox RdCleveland, OH 44106
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Surrey
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Surrey

2126 Surrey RdCleveland, OH 44106
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The Davis
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Davis

10700 Churchill AveCleveland, OH 44106
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University East Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

University East Building

11328 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44106
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Carnegie Tower at Fairfax
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carnegie Tower at Fairfax

8920 Carnegie AveCleveland, OH 44106
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The Stratford Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Stratford Building

2440 Overlook RdCleveland, OH 44106
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Glenville CircleNorth
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenville CircleNorth

1400 E 105th StCleveland, OH 44106
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Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza

12485 Cedar RdCleveland, OH 44106
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CircleEast Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

CircleEast Townhomes

12509 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44112
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Legacy @Itasca
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy @Itasca

11310 Itasca AveCleveland, OH 44106
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University Area, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Area 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 Area apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heights Apartments on OverlookFebruary 2025 Move In Special1BR,1BA$795
Heights Apartments at Cedar FairmountFebruary 2025 Move In Special1BR,1BA$795
Twin FlagsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Helena Apartments1 Bed 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Overlook Manor1 bed1BR,1BA$900
Integrity Cleveland HeightsStudio 1 Bath (H@_0B)Studio,1BA$960
Gerald Manor1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$975
Little Italy Student Housing1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$985
1848 E 89th StOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Area, OH

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Area area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Baths Model at Park Lane Villa in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $2,175. The second greatest value University Area apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhomes Model at CircleEast Townhomes starting at $1,250 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park Lane Villa2 Bed 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.41
CircleEast TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhomes2BR,2.5BA$0.96
1848 E 89th StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.20
11915 Ashbury Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.60
Reserve Overlook1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$1.64
Heights Apartments at Cedar FairmountFebruary 2025 Move In Special2BR,1BA$1.24
Overlook Manor2 bed2BR,1BA$1.25
Little Italy Student Housingstudio1BR,1BA$1.30
Heights Apartments on OverlookFebruary 2025 Move In Special1BR,1BA$1.22
1609 Holyrood Rd, Unit 1609 Holyrood-3rd floor1609 Holyrood Rd1BR,1BA$1.20

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University Area, Cleveland, OH

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Cleveland. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 Heights Apartments on Overlook which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in University Area costs $3,525.

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 55 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 $597 which is $2,928 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Area.

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