Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Square Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $600 (37 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 3345 Desota Ave

$1,150

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3345 Desota Ave

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 3240 Sycamore Rd

$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3240 Sycamore Rd

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 $775. 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 Apartments3125 Whitehorn1BR,1BA$775
Brookline Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Heights Garden ApartmentsHeights Garden: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1,050
North Park Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Huntington Green ApartmentsHigh-Rise 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,135
Concord ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,140
WJM Cedar Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,150
Kensington Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,225
Mayfield 16 Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$1,300
Uptown ShakerFall Specials1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Square, OH

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Square area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Mayfield 16 Townhomes in the in the Severance neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value University Square apartment is the 1625-10 Model at Masonic Towers Apartments starting at $985 with a $0.90 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.
Mayfield 16 Townhomes3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.20
Masonic Towers Apartments1625-103BR,1BA$0.90
Uptown ShakerFall Specials1BR,1BA$1.33
WJM Cedar Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
North Park Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Brookline Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Heights Garden ApartmentsHeights Garden: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1.50
Huntington Green ApartmentsGarden 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.97
Kensington Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.13
Concord ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.85

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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 $775 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 Masonic Towers Apartments and starts from $985.

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