Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Area Cleveland, OH from $600 (97 Rentals)

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property at 2186 E 89th St

$725 - $800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2186 E 89th St

ClevelandOH44106
property at 1476 E 114th St

$850

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$850
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 15

1476 E 114th St

ClevelandOH44106
property at 1909 Coltman Rd

$1,000

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$1,000
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1909 Coltman Rd, Unit 1

1909 Coltman Rd
ClevelandOH44106

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property at 10003 Newton Ave

$1,450

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$1,450
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10003 Newton Ave

ClevelandOH44106
property at 2043 Random Rd

$1,450

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$1,450
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 6

2043 Random Rd, Unit 209

2043 Random Rd
ClevelandOH44106

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property at 1601 Holyrood Rd

$1,500

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$1,500
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5 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1601 Holyrood Rd

ClevelandOH44106
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Hruby Apartments
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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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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 Lakeview priced from $800. Heights Apartments at 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeview1 Bed1BR,1BA$800
Heights Apartments at OverlookFall Specials1BR,1BA$850
Integrity Cleveland HeightsThe Bertland StudioStudio,1BA$860
Waldorf Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$915
Reserve Overlook*Annex Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$925
Fairmount2BR2BR,1BA$940
Fairhill Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Manstan1 bed1BR,1BA$950
Gerald Manor1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Area, OH

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Area area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2331 S Overlook Rd Model at 2331 S Overlook Rd, Unit North in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value University Area apartment is the #5 Model at 2052 Fairview starting at $1,600 with a $1.33 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.
2331 S Overlook Rd, Unit North2331 S Overlook Rd4BR,2.5BA$1.14
2052 Fairview#52BR,1BA$1.33
Gordon Crossing3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.98
1827 Lakeview Rd, Unit U1827 Lakeview Rd4BR,1BA$1.32
1825 Lakeview Rd, Unit D1825 Lakeview Rd3BR,1BA$1.18
1848 E 89th StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.20
Lewis Manor Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Type AB2BR,1BA$1.35
Lakeview2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.21
Fairhill Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
Heights Apartments at OverlookFall Specials1BR,1BA$1.31

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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 $975.

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 $12,947.

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 91 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 $774 which is $12,173 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Area.

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