Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Area Cleveland, OH from $600 (89 Rentals)

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property at 1544 E 120th St
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1544 E 120th St

ClevelandOH44106

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property at 1924 E 123rd St
$1,000 - $1,150
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1924 E 123rd St

ClevelandOH44106
property at 1958 E 120th St
$1,150 - $1,350
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1958 E 120th St

ClevelandOH44106
property at 1930 Coltman Rd
$1,200
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1930 Coltman Rd

ClevelandOH44106

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property at 1446 E 115th St
$1,100 - $1,450
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1446 E 115th St

ClevelandOH44106
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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 to 1 Bedroom 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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Highland Bldg
2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Bldg

2115-2123 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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Twin Flags
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Flags

2546 Kenilworth RdCleveland, OH 44106
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Overlook Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Overlook Manor

2431-2439 Overlook RdCleveland, OH 44106
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1480 E 115th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1480 E 115th St

1480 E 115th StCleveland, OH 44106
Student Housing
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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 Kingsbury Towers priced from $730. 2545 Kenilworth Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable University Area apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kingsbury Towers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$730
2545 Kenilworth Rd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Fairmount2BR2BR,1BA$940
Manstan1 bed1BR,1BA$950
Commodore Place ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$999
1848 E 89th StOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Integrity Cleveland HeightsJessica 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,000
Little Italy Student Housing1 bedroom-1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Area, OH

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Area area is the $0.46 price per square foot End Unit Model at Hessler 113 Townhomes in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,140. The second greatest value University Area apartment is the Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be... Model at Reserve Overlook* starting at $985 with a $0.60 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.
Hessler 113 TownhomesEnd Unit6BR,3.5BA$0.46
Reserve Overlook*Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be...1BR,1BA$0.60
1888 Coltman Rd, Unit Coltman1888 Coltman Rd2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Gordon Crossing3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.98
1848 E 89th StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.20
1446 E 115th St, Unit unit 41446 E 115th St2BR,1BA$1.03
2568 Overlook Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.22
Little Italy Student Housing1 bedroom-1BR,1BA$1.28
2220 Murray Hill Rd2220 Murray Hill Rd4BR,1BA$1.33
Kingsbury Towers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.13

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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 $1,025.

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

The cheapest apartment in University Area is Kingsbury Towers which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in University Area costs $1,750.

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 133 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 $685 which is $1,065 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Area.

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