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12607 Larchmere BlvdCleveland, OH 44120
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University Circle, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Circle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Circle area of Cleveland, OH is a Studio unit found at Shaker University priced from $650. 2515 Kemper Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable University Circle apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shaker UniversityStudio ApartmentsStudio,1BA$650
2515 Kemper RdNewly Renovated Studio Apartments at 13700 Fair...Studio,1BA$675
Kemper HouseStudio: Experience the Charm at Kemper House - ...Studio,1BA$700
Lakemore1 bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Lakeview1 Bed1BR,1BA$800
Shakertowne Apartments1bd/1bh1BR,1BA$800
Lewis Manor ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$842
Heights Apartments at OverlookFall Specials1BR,1BA$850
Bon Air Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Circle, OH

As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Circle area is the $0.47 price per square foot Center Unit Model at Hessler 113 Townhomes in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value University Circle apartment is the 2284 Bellfield Ave Model at 2284 Bellfield Ave, Unit Suite 3 starting at $1,350 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Circle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hessler 113 TownhomesCenter Unit6BR,3.5BA$0.47
2284 Bellfield Ave, Unit Suite 32284 Bellfield Ave2BR,1BA$0.79
Reserve OverlookPrivate Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be...1BR,1BA$0.60
Gordon Crossing3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.98
Moreland Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Bon Air Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.85
Fairhill Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
2479 E 124th St, Unit 3rd2479 E 124th St1BR,1BA$1.13
Shaker Lake Apartments & North Moreland Courts2X1A - 920 Sqft2BR,1BA$1.09
Lakemore1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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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 $895.

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

The cheapest apartment in University Circle is Lakemore which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in University Circle costs $13,898.

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 79 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 $520 which is $13,378 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Circle.

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