Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Circle Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (125 Rentals)

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$900 - $1,000

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10304 Shale Ave

ClevelandOH44104

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Commodore Place Apartments
$999 - $1,770
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Commodore Place Apartments

1990 Ford DrCleveland, OH 44106
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Delilah Lofts
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$1,300 - $1,650
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Delilah Lofts

12607 Larchmere BlvdCleveland, OH 44120
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property at 9502 Talbot Ave

$1,300

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9502 Talbot Ave

ClevelandOH44106

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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. Kemper 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
KemperNewly Renovated Studio Apartments at 13700 Fair...Studio,1BA$675
Kemper HouseStudio: Experience the Charm at Kemper House - ...Studio,1BA$700
Lakemore1 bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Shakertowne Apartments1bd/1bh1BR,1BA$800
Heights Apartments at OverlookFall Specials1BR,1BA$850
Integrity Cleveland HeightsThe Bertland StudioStudio,1BA$885
2572-2576 Kemper Rd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Waldorf Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$915
Fairmount2BR2BR,1BA$940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Circle, OH

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Circle area is the $1.00 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 $1,850. The second greatest value University Circle 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 Circle 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$1.00
Reserve Overlook*Private 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
1918 E 123rd St, Unit Unit 21918 E 123rd St2BR,1BA$1.00
2479 E 124th St, Unit 3rd2479 E 124th St1BR,1BA$1.08
1897 E 120th St, Unit Unit 21897 E 120th St2BR,1BA$1.11
Shaker Lake ApartmentsSpacious 2-Bedroom, 1-Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.09
1926 E 123rd St, Unit Downfronthouse1926 E 123rd St2BR,1BA$1.11
2572-2576 Kemper Rd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.13

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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 $940.

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 $1,714.

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 126 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 $799 which is $915 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Circle.

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