
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+

Twin Flags

2681 E 126th St

2671 E 128th St

2210 Murray Hill Rd, Unit BaywindowStudio

Overlook Manor

10710 Grandview Ave
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2671 E 130th St

2155 Overlook Rd, Unit apartment

Parkside Dwellings

2078 Fairview

12302 Mount Overlook Ave, Unit 12302MtOverlook

2479 E 124th St, Unit 3rd

2646 E 122nd St

Skyview Terrace (in-unit washer/dryer)
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2033 Murray Hill Rd

Cormere (IN-UNIT WASHER & DRYER)

Moreland Manor

Park Lamont Townhomes

Little Italy Student Housing

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121 Larchmere
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Skyline On Stokes
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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 | $1,531 | $595 | $2,515 |
University Circle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $625 | $2,925 |
University Circle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,284 | $710 | $6,170 |
University Circle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,712 | $1,300 | $5,524 |
University Circle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,250 | $2,100 | $4,404 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Shakertowne Apartments priced from $700. 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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Shakertowne Apartments | 1bd/1bh | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
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 |
Heights Apartments on Overlook | Fall Special | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Heights Apartments at Cedar Fairmount | February 2025 Move In Special | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Twin Flags | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Shaker Park East Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
North Moreland Courts Apartments | 1x1 - 645 Sqft | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
13051 Larchmere Blvd | One Bed/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Overlook Manor | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Circle, OH
As of September 10, 2025 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 1935 E 123rd St Model at 1935 E 123rd St, Unit 1935 Rear starting at $2,200 with a $1.10 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hessler 113 Townhomes | Center Unit | 6BR,3.5BA | $0.47 |
1935 E 123rd St, Unit 1935 Rear | 1935 E 123rd St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
Reserve Overlook | Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be... | 1BR,1BA | $0.57 |
1918 E 123rd St, Unit 4 | 1918 E 123rd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Moreland Manor | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Cormere (IN-UNIT WASHER & DRYER) | 2 Bed/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Bon Air Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Shaker Park East Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
13051 Larchmere Blvd | One Bed/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Shakertowne Apartments | 1bd/1bh | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity Circle, Cleveland, OH
Ranked #16
Among cities in Ohio 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 Shakertowne Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in University Circle costs $8,892.
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 88 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 $444 which is $8,448 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Circle.
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