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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Circle Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $430 (103 Rentals)
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$675 - $725Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon
Shaker University
10955 Shaker BlvdCleveland, OH 44104
2681 E 126th St
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Saint Luke's Manor Senior Community - 55+
11311 Shaker BlvdCleveland, OH 44104
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Lakemore
2680 N Moreland BlvdCleveland, OH 44120
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2545 Kenilworth Rd
2545 Kenilworth RdCleveland, OH 44106
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$940 - $1,0751 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Fairmount
12467 Cedar RdCleveland, OH 44106
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Gordon Crossing Market Rate Units
1862 E 101st StCleveland, OH 44106
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Cormere (IN-WASHER & DRYER)
2661 N Moreland BlvdCleveland, OH 44120
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$9552 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1
10921 Grandview Ave, Unit 10921 Grandview Dn
10921 Grandview AveCleveland, OH 44104
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$975
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1446 E 115th St, Unit 4
1446 E 115th StCleveland, OH 44106
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2273 E 100th St, Unit 2273 E 100th Street
2273 E 100th StCleveland, OH 44106
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2273 E 100th St, Unit 2273 E 100th Street
2273 E 100th StCleveland, OH 44106
2029 Murray Hill Rd
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12022 Mayfield Rd
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$999 - $1,770
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Commodore Place Apartments
1990 Ford DrCleveland, OH 44106
11205 Notre Dame Ave
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10304 Shale Ave
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2220 Murray Hill Rd
2220 Murray Hill RdCleveland, OH 44106
11721 Hamlen Ave
ClevelandOH44120
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1924 E 123rd St
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$1,025 - $1,1951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Little Italy Student Housing
1964 E 126th StCleveland, OH 44106
2078 Fairview
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10817 Orville Ave
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1958 E 120th St
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Moreland Manor
2664 N Moreland BlvdCleveland, OH 44120
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Skyview Terrace (in-washer/dryer)
12000 Fairhill RdCleveland, OH 44120
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Legacy @Itasca
11310 Itasca AveCleveland, OH 44106
1965 Coltman Rd, Unit First floor
1965 Coltman Rd
ClevelandOH44106
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$1,250
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2657 E 126th St, Unit #3 Studio
2657 E 126th StCleveland, OH 44120
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1932 Coltman Rd
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2206 Murray Hill Rd, Unit 2
2206 Murray Hill Rd
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1516 E 118th St
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$1,295 - $1,810Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Parkside Dwellings
2040 Stearns RdCleveland, OH 44106
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$1,300 - $1,650
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Delilah Lofts
12607 Larchmere BlvdCleveland, OH 44120
11913 Cromwell Ave
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Hruby Apartments
10722 Lee AveCleveland, OH 44106
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The Biltmore Building
2441 Overlook RdCleveland, OH 44106
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Fayne Apartments
2085 Cornell RdCleveland, OH 44106
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Plateau
12463 Cedar RdCleveland, OH 44106
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The Wilson
2091-2095 Lennox RdCleveland, OH 44106
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Highland Bldg
2115-2123 Lennox RdCleveland, OH 44106
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The Derbyshire Building
2480-2482 Derbyshire RdCleveland, OH 44106
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Twin Flags
2546 Kenilworth RdCleveland, OH 44106
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Court at Wales
13129 Shaker SquareCleveland, OH 44120
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Duke-Crestview Apartments
2583-2589 Overlook RdCleveland, OH 44106
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Overlook Manor
2431-2439 Overlook RdCleveland, OH 44106
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1480 E 115th St
1480 E 115th StCleveland, OH 44106
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Helena Apartments
12215 Ashbury AveCleveland, OH 44106
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Woodhill Centre East
11305 Woodland AveCleveland, OH 44104
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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 | $1,502 | $675 | $2,468 |
| University Circle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $700 | $3,898 |
| University Circle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,152 | $710 | $4,845 |
| University Circle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,111 | $1,000 | $5,764 |
| University Circle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,992 | $850 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 103 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University Circle Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH.
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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 Lakemore priced from $775. Shakertowne Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. 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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| Lakemore | 1 bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $775 |
| Shakertowne Apartments | 1bd/1bh | 1BR, 1BA | $800 |
| 2545 Kenilworth Rd | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $895 |
| 2572-2576 Kemper Rd | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $900 |
| North Moreland Courts Apartments | 1x1AR | 1BR, 1BA | $900 |
| Fairmount | 2BR | 2BR, 1BA | $940 |
| Gordon Crossing Market Rate Units | 2bdr | 2BR, 1BA | $946 |
| Manstan | 1 bed | 1BR, 1BA | $950 |
| Kemper | Newly Renovated 1-Bedroom Apartments at 2515 Ke... | 1BR, 1BA | $975 |
| Kemper Manor | Newly Renovated 1-Bedroom Apartments | 1BR, 1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Circle, OH
As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Circle area is the $0.46 price per square foot End Unit Model at Hessler 113 Townhomes in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,140. The second greatest value University Circle apartment is the Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be... Model at Reserve Overlook* in the University Area neighborhood starting at $985 with a $0.60 price per square foot. 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 | End Unit | 6BR, 3.5BA | $0.46 |
| Reserve Overlook* | Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be... | 1BR, 1BA | $0.60 |
| 1888 Coltman Rd, Unit Coltman | 1888 Coltman Rd | 2BR, 2.5BA | $1.13 |
| 2477 E 126th St, Unit 2nd floor | 2477 E 126th St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.09 |
| Moreland Manor | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.00 |
| Shaker Park East Apartments | Park East 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.04 |
| 1446 E 115th St, Unit 4 | 1446 E 115th St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.03 |
| Shaker Lake Apartments | Spacious 2-Bedroom, 1-Bath Apartment | 2BR, 1BA | $1.09 |
| Gordon Crossing Market Rate Units | 2bdr | 2BR, 1BA | $1.08 |
| 2572-2576 Kemper Rd | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 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 $975.
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 $1,710.
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 144 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 $686 which is $1,024 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Circle.
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