
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Circle Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (91 Rentals)
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Saint Luke's Manor Senior Community - 55+

2638 E 126th St

1406 E 112th St

Twin Flags

Helena Apartments

Overlook Manor

10304 Shale Ave
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10603 Crestwood Ave

Little Italy Student Housing

12021 Cromwell Ave

12023 Cromwell Ave

2078 Fairview

2479 E 124th St, Unit 3rd
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2649 E 110th St

2680 E 128th St

1926 E 123rd St, Unit Up front house

11526 Woodland Ave

The Triangle Towers

2648 E 122nd St

Parkside Dwellings

Commodore Place Apartments

Cormere (IN-UNIT WASHER & DRYER)

Skyview Terrace (in-unit washer/dryer)

12004 Cromwell Ave

Axis at Ansel

Park Lamont Townhomes
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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 |
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University Circle Studio Apartments | $1,622 | $595 | $2,405 |
University Circle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $625 | $3,339 |
University Circle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,442 | $740 | $6,170 |
University Circle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,124 | $900 | $6,750 |
University Circle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,258 | $1,425 | $3,700 |
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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 $595. Kemper House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable University Circle apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Shaker University | Studio Apartments | Studio,1BA | $595 |
Kemper House | Studio: Experience the Charm at Kemper House - ... | Studio,1BA | $700 |
2515 Kemper Rd | Newly Renovated Studio Apartments at 13700 Fair... | Studio,1BA | $758 |
North Moreland Courts Apartments | Convenient, Comfortable Living in Shaker Height... | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
Heights Apartments on Overlook | February 2025 Move In Special | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Heights Apartments at Cedar Fairmount | February 2025 Move In Special | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Twin Flags | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Shakertowne Apartments | 1bd/1bh | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Helena Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Overlook Manor | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Circle, OH
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Circle area is the $0.96 price per square foot Two Bedroom Townhomes Model at CircleEast Townhomes in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value University Circle apartment is the 3 Bed/ 2 Bath Model at Monty starting at $1,450 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Shaker Lakes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Circle apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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CircleEast Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhomes | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.96 |
Monty | 3 Bed/ 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
12306 Mount Overlook Ave, Unit Lower | 12306 Mount Overlook Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Cormere (IN-UNIT WASHER & DRYER) | 2 Bed/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Shaker Park East Apartments | Park East 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
Bon Air Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
2479 E 124th St, Unit 3rd | 2479 E 124th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Heights Apartments at Cedar Fairmount | February 2025 Move In Special | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Little Italy Student Housing | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Heights Apartments on Overlook | February 2025 Move In Special | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity Circle, Cleveland, OH
Ranked #27
Among neighborhoods in Cleveland, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in University Circle, Cleveland, OH
Roxboro Elementary School
Bolton PreK-8 School
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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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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 $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Circle?
The cheapest apartment in University Circle is North Moreland Courts Apartments which is listed at $765, while the average apartment in University Circle costs $2,429.
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 51 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 $495 which is $1,934 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Circle.
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