Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Square Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $500 (31 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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property at 1468 Felton Rd

1468 Felton Rd

South EuclidOH44121
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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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2789 Noble Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2789 Noble Rd

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 Brookline Gardens priced from $875. Masonic Towers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $905. Here are the most affordable University Square apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookline Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Masonic Towers Apartments1621 Lee1BR,1BA$905
Heights Garden ApartmentsHeights Garden: 2 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$1,050
Uptown Shaker1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Kensington Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Huntington Green ApartmentsHigh-Rise 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,270
The Concord ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,315
The Marquee at Cedar Lee1/11BR,1BA$1,725
3405 Fairmount Blvd4 Beds, 3 baths4BR,3BA$2,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Square, OH

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Square area is the $0.96 price per square foot 2181 Rexwood Rd Model at 2181 Rexwood Rd, Unit 1st in the in the Shaker Lakes neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value University Square apartment is the Mid-Rise 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Huntington Green Apartments starting at $2,515 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Bexley Park 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.
2181 Rexwood Rd, Unit 1st2181 Rexwood Rd2BR,1BA$0.96
Huntington Green ApartmentsMid-Rise 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.04
Uptown ShakerFall Specials3BR,2BA$1.67
Masonic Towers Apartments1625-103BR,1BA$1.05
The Marquee at Cedar Lee1/11BR,1BA$1.86
The Concord ApartmentsK111BR,1BA$1.66
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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University Square, Cleveland, OH

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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 $875 at Brookline Gardens.

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 Masonic Towers Apartments and starts from $1,150.

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