2186 E 89th St
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1928-1930 E 123rd St
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Parkside Dwellings
2040 Stearns RdCleveland, OH 44106
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Axis at Ansel
1750 Ansel RdCleveland, OH 44106
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Skyview Terrace (in-unit washer/dryer)
12000 Fairhill RdCleveland, OH 44120
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1848 E 89th St
1848 E 89th StCleveland, OH 44106
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Gordon Crossing
1862 E 101st StCleveland, OH 44106
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Little Italy Student Housing
1964 E 126th StCleveland, OH 44106
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2623 Hampshire Rd
ClevelandOH44106
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Addis View
1878 E 90th StCleveland, OH 44106
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Legacy @Itasca
11310 Itasca AveCleveland, OH 44106
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University East Apartments
11328 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44106
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Commodore Place Apartments
1990 Ford DrCleveland, OH 44106
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$1,3312 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026
2208 Murray Hill Rd, Unit #1
2208 Murray Hill RdCleveland, OH 44106
2187 Murray Hill Rd
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1848 E 89th St
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Medley
10300 Cedar AveCleveland, OH 44106
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Library Lofts
10555 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44106
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Centric
1999 Circle DrCleveland, OH 44106
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2094 Murray Hill Rd, Unit 4
2094 Murray Hill RdCleveland, OH 44106
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The Lumos Apartments
1866 E 93rd StCleveland, OH 44106
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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 | $1,494 | $900 | $3,371 |
| University Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,660 | $800 | $3,536 |
| University Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,302 | $940 | $4,299 |
| University Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,303 | $1,150 | $5,699 |
| University Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,098 | $1,100 | $8,227 |
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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 Lakeview priced from $800. Heights Apartments on Overlook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable University Area apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Lakeview | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Heights Apartments on Overlook | Fall Specials | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Fairmount | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $940 |
| Manstan | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Integrity Cleveland Heights | The Coronado, 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Parkside Dwellings | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $970 |
| Axis at Ansel | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Skyview Terrace (in-unit washer/dryer) | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Gordon Crossing | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,040 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Area, OH
As of December 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Area area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2033 Fairview Model at 2033 Fairview, Unit 1 in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value University Area apartment is the Center Unit Model at Hessler 113 Townhomes starting at $995 with a $0.47 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 2033 Fairview, Unit 1 | 2033 Fairview | 2BR,3BA | $1.00 |
| Hessler 113 Townhomes | Center Unit | 6BR,3.5BA | $0.47 |
| Reserve Overlook | Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be... | 1BR,1BA | $0.57 |
| 2094 Murray Hill Rd, Unit 4 | 2094 Murray Hill Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 1848 E 89th St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.20 |
| Lakeview | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Little Italy Student Housing | 1 bedroom-Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 1957 E 123rd St, Unit 1 | 1957 E 123rd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Fairhill Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Heights Apartments on Overlook | Fall Specials | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Best Local Schools in University Area, Cleveland, OH
Roxboro Elementary School
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Public School - Grades K-5 (229)
7 out of 10
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3 out of 10
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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 $1,040.
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 $17,238.
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 164 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 $1,023 which is $16,215 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Area.
Expert Rental Resources
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