Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Square Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $600 (51 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

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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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property at 3430 Beechwood Ave

$800

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$800
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$800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3430 Beechwood Ave, Unit Upper

3430 Beechwood Ave
Cleveland HeightsOH44118

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3880 Mayfield Road
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3880 Mayfield Road

3880 Mayfield RdCleveland Heights, OH 44121
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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

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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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$1,299

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
Heights Garden ApartmentsHeights Garden: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1,075
Kensington Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,105
Ridgefield Manor Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,195
North Park Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,240
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 July 29, 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 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Ridgefield Manor Apartments starting at $1,195 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Coventry Village 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
Ridgefield Manor Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.83
Mayfield 16 Townhomes3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.33
Uptown ShakerSpring Special April and May 20261BR,1BA$1.24
North Park Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
4009 Washington Blvd, Unit 14009 Washington Blvd1BR,1BA$1.60
Brookline Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Heights Garden ApartmentsHeights Garden: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1.54
Concord ApartmentsOne Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$2.11
Kensington Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.92

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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 $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 Mayfield 16 Townhomes and starts from $1,600.

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