Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Square Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $500 (35 Rentals)

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WJM Cedar Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WJM Cedar Apartments

14214 Cedar RdCleveland, OH 44118
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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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Rosemond Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosemond Apartments

2789 Noble RdCleveland Heights, OH 44121
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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 $785. 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 Apartments1621 Lee1BR,1BA$785
Brookline Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Essex-Morley and Barclay ApartmentsEM 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$980
WJM Cedar Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$995
Heights Garden ApartmentsHeights Garden: 2 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$1,050
Robinview Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,125
Kensington Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Concord ApartmentsOne Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$1,250
Uptown ShakerFall Specials1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Square, OH

As of October 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Square area is the $2.06 price per square foot Mid-Rise 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Huntington Green Apartments in the in the Bexley Park neighborhood starting from $2,535. The second greatest value University Square apartment is the 3126 Kensington Rd Model at 3126 Kensington Rd, Unit 2nd floor starting at $1,200 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Shaker Lakes 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.
Huntington Green ApartmentsMid-Rise 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.06
3126 Kensington Rd, Unit 2nd floor3126 Kensington Rd2BR,1BA$1.04
Masonic Towers Apartments1625-103BR,1BA$0.91
Uptown ShakerFall Specials1BR,1BA$1.33
Robinview Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.38
WJM Cedar Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$1.23
Essex-Morley and Barclay ApartmentsEM 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Brookline Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Heights Garden ApartmentsHeights Garden: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1.50
Kensington Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.09

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Lifestyle Ratings

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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Square Apartment is $785 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 $915 at Masonic Towers Apartments.

What is the most affordable University Square Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Masonic Towers Apartments and starts from $1,005.

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