Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Circle Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (137 Rentals)

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property at 1261 E 99th St

$700 - $1,000

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1261 E 99th St

ClevelandOH44108

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property at 1949 Coltman Rd

$1,100 - $1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1949 Coltman Rd

ClevelandOH44106

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Hruby Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hruby Apartments

10722 Lee AveCleveland, OH 44106
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Fayne Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fayne Apartments

2085 Cornell RdCleveland, OH 44106
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The Biltmore Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Biltmore Building

2441 Overlook RdCleveland, OH 44106
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Plateau
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plateau

12463 Cedar RdCleveland, OH 44106
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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 $605. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shaker UniversityStudio ApartmentsStudio,1BA$605
Kemper HouseStudio: Experience the Charm at Kemper House - ...Studio,1BA$700
2515 Kemper RdNewly Renovated Studio Apartments at 13700 Fair...Studio,1BA$758
Lakemore1 bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Shakertowne Apartments1bd/1bh1BR,1BA$795
North Moreland Courts Apartments1x1 - 645 Sqft1BR,1BA$799
Lakeview1 Bed1BR,1BA$800
Heights Apartments on OverlookFall Specials1BR,1BA$850
Shaker Lake Apartments & North Moreland Courts1X1B - 600 Sqft1BR,1BA$900
Lewis Manor Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$924

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Circle, OH

As of January 31, 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 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.
Hessler 113 TownhomesCenter Unit6BR,3.5BA$0.47
Reserve OverlookPrivate Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be...1BR,1BA$0.60
Monty3 Bed/ 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.13
12306 Mount Overlook Ave, Unit Lower12306 Mount Overlook Ave2BR,1BA$1.21
2479 E 124th St, Unit 124th Street2479 E 124th St2BR,1BA$1.21
Moreland Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.14
2624 E 112th St, Unit 1st Floor2624 E 112th St2BR,1BA$0.93
Lakeview2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.21
1957 E 123rd St, Unit 11957 E 123rd St1BR,1BA$1.18
Lakemore1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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University Circle, Cleveland, OH

Ranked #24

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $924.

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 $26,578.

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 169 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 $1,005 which is $25,573 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Circle.

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