
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Circle Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $740 (58 Rentals)


10304 Shale Ave

10603 Crestwood Ave

12021 Cromwell Ave

2078 Fairview

Woodhill Centre East

2648 E 122nd St
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12004 Cromwell Ave
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1673 Carlyon Rd

1675 Carlyon Rd

1671 Carlyon Rd

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Fairhill Gardens
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2515 Kemper Rd

2298 Bellfield Ave, Unit 3

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University Circle, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Circle?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
University Circle Studio Apartments | $1,681 | $595 | $2,580 |
University Circle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,852 | $625 | $3,050 |
University Circle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $740 | $4,620 |
University Circle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,203 | $1,024 | $6,119 |
University Circle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,456 | $1,425 | $3,700 |
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Getting Around the University Circle Neighborhood in Cleveland, OH
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
57 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Circle Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Circle?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Circle is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Circle?
The cheapest apartment in University Circle is Heights Apartments on Overlook which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in University Circle costs $2,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Circle?
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 44 regular apartments in University Circle 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 Circle?
Cheap apartments in University Circle have an average cost of $432 which is $2,168 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Circle.
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