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| 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+ |
There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the University Area Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH.
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Move In by 3/31 and Receive Two Months FREE! Lease within 72-Hours and Receive an ADDITIONAL $250 Gift Card!Expires 03-21-2026
Get up to THREE months FREE plus $100 off per month on select units.Expires 03-21-2026
Early Match Day Special! Now offering up to 2 months free!! **Must move in by May 31st**Expires 03-21-2026
Apply today & receive One Month Free! *** Lease Term Restrictions Apply***Expires 03-21-2026
Match at Medley, Call today to see how you can receive up to 2 months free!Expires 03-21-2026
Our student focused furnished bedrooms are leased individually. Residents share a furnished living room and large Island or Peninsula Kitchen. Apply now to reserve your furnished bedroom for immediate move in or the 2026 / 2027 school year!Expires 03-21-2026
Match Day Destination! Call today to learn about enhanced savings! Save up to 2 months free including Greater Circle Living Savings!Expires 03-21-2026
Apply today and receive Up to 2 Months Free Rent on Select Floor Plans! Ask About Our Amazing Parking Deals!Expires 03-21-2026
Get up to THREE months FREE plus $100 off per month on select units.Expires 03-21-2026
LIMITED TIME PRICE DROP until 3/31/26 - The Newest Apartments & Lowest Rents in Cleveland! | S1 FURNISHED Studios only $1,045 (was $1,255) | A1 One Bedrooms only $1,490 (was $1,625) | 1 month free for all other floor plans. | Matched to CLE? Receive a FREE electric scooter with your Match Day Letter!Expires 03-21-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in University Area, OH. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
2 Month FREE, $1,000 Come Back cash, Preferred Employer discount, Free private garage, Preferred Institution discount and more. Contact us today!Expires 03-31-2026
For a limited time, Hazel 8 is rolling out a fantastic move-in special on all two-bedroom apartments. With a minimum 12-month lease, you’ll get one month free, a complimentary private garage spot, eligibility for our preferred employer or preferred institution discount, and $1,000 in comeback cash — serious savings with all the convenience.Expires 03-31-2026
Free upgrade (furnished unit or move in gift valued at $500) with signed lease before March 15thExpires 03-31-2026
One Month Free Rent Special! Move-special must sign lease by March 20th and must move in by April 15th. Will only require security deposit for lease signing.Expires 04-10-2026
NO Application fee if application is received in 48-hours after tour. One Month Free rent on qualified apartment units. Three months free parking.Expires 04-30-2026
Match Day Special – Limited Time Offer Move in for less with newly reduced pricing: Studios from $999 | 1 Bedrooms from $1,250 Plus, for a limited time: • 1 Month Free on select 13-month leases • $300 Security Deposit • Application Fee Waived Apply within 24–48 hours of touring to secure this offer. Availability is limited and subject to change.Expires 03-31-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in University Area is at Reserve Overlook listed at $985.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in University Area is $1,869.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in University Area is a 4,815 square feet unit starting from $1,850 at One University Circle.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in University Area is currently at 632 sq ft.
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