Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Square Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $600 (57 Rentals)

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WJM Cedar Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WJM Cedar Apartments

14214 Cedar RdCleveland, OH 44118
  • Utilities Included

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property at 1835 Lee Rd

$900

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$900
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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

1835 Lee Rd, Unit 3

1835 Lee Rd
Cleveland HeightsOH44118
property at 3309 Desota Ave

$1,050

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

3309 Desota Ave

Cleveland HeightsOH44118

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3153 Kensington Rd, Unit 1
$1,350
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$1,350
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 25

3153 Kensington Rd, Unit 1

3153 Kensington RdCleveland Heights, OH 44118
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property at 13108 Cedar Rd

$1,450 - $1,500

4 Bedroom Rentals

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13108 Cedar Rd

Cleveland HeightsOH44118
property at 13526 Cedar Rd

$1,450

2 Bedroom Rentals

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13526 Cedar Rd

University HeightsOH44118
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Rosemond Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosemond Apartments

2789 Noble RdCleveland Heights, OH 44121
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Barclay Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barclay Apartments

3436-3440 Superior Park DrCleveland Heights, OH 44118
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Almar Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Almar Arms

3261 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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property at 3241 Kildare Rd

$1,095

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3241 Kildare Rd

Cleveland HeightsOH44118
property at 3342 Desota Ave

$1,299

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$1,299
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3342 Desota Ave, Unit 2

3342 Desota Ave
Cleveland HeightsOH44118

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University Square, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Square area of Cleveland, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Masonic Towers Apartments priced from $795. Brookline Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable University Square apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Masonic Towers ApartmentsArtist loft-Studio1BR,1BA$795
Brookline Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Ridgefield Manor Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$995
Heights Garden ApartmentsHeights Garden: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1,050
Almar Arms1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Kensington Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,105
Concord ApartmentsOne Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$1,260
Uptown ShakerSpring Special April and May 20261BR,1BA$1,300
Huntington Green ApartmentsGarden 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Square, OH

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Square area is the $0.53 price per square foot Artist loft-Studio Model at Masonic Towers Apartments in the in the Coventry Village neighborhood starting from $795. The second greatest value University Square apartment is the Spring Special April and May 2026 Model at Uptown Shaker starting at $1,300 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Malvern neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Masonic Towers ApartmentsArtist loft-Studio1BR,1BA$0.53
Uptown ShakerSpring Special April and May 20261BR,1BA$1.24
Almar Arms2 Bedroom 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.43
Ridgefield Manor Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.38
Brookline Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
2472 S Belvoir Blvd, Unit S Belvoir Studio Space2472 S Belvoir BlvdStudio ,1BA$1.81
Heights Garden ApartmentsHeights Garden: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1.50
Concord ApartmentsOne Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$2.11
Huntington Green ApartmentsGarden 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.24
Kensington Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.92

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Ohio and customized analysis for Eastern Cleveland, OH. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University Square is at The Marquee at Cedar Lee listed at $1,540.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Square Apartment is $795 at Masonic Towers Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Square is starting from $975 at Brookline Gardens.

What is the most affordable University Square Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ridgefield Manor Apartments and starts from $1,295.

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