
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $600 (75 Rentals)
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Twin Flags

2210 Murray Hill Rd, Unit BaywindowStudio

Overlook Manor

2155 Overlook Rd, Unit apartment

1848 E 89th St
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Parkside Dwellings

2078 Fairview

1848 E 89th St

Skyview Terrace (in-unit washer/dryer)

Addis View

Park Lamont Townhomes

2033 Murray Hill Rd

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Commodore Place Apartments

2187 Murray Hill Rd

Axis at Ansel

Skyline On Stokes

11001 Ashbury Ave

The Triangle Towers

Artisan

Uptown
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2094 Murray Hill Rd, Unit 4

Centric

Medley

Innova
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University, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Studio Apartments | $1,556 | $800 | $2,515 |
University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $750 | $2,925 |
University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $850 | $6,170 |
University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,649 | $900 | $5,524 |
University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,233 | $1,100 | $4,057 |
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Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University area of Cleveland, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Heights Apartments at Cedar Fairmount priced from $795. Twin Flags has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Heights Apartments at Cedar Fairmount | February 2025 Move In Special | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Twin Flags | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Heights Apartments on Overlook | Fall Specials | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Overlook Manor | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Helena Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
Fairmount | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $940 |
Manstan | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Integrity Cleveland Heights | Studio 1 Bath (H@_0B) | Studio,1BA | $960 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, OH
As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $0.47 price per square foot Center Unit Model at Hessler 113 Townhomes in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value University apartment is the 1935 E 123rd St Model at 1935 E 123rd St, Unit 1935 Rear starting at $2,200 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hessler 113 Townhomes | Center Unit | 6BR,3.5BA | $0.47 |
1935 E 123rd St, Unit 1935 Rear | 1935 E 123rd St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
Reserve Overlook | Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be... | 1BR,1BA | $0.57 |
8918 Folsom Ave, Unit 2 | 8918 Folsom Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.86 |
1848 E 89th St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.20 |
Lakeview | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Heights Apartments at Cedar Fairmount | February 2025 Move In Special | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Overlook Manor | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
2210 Murray Hill Rd, Unit BaywindowStudio | 2210 Murray Hill Rd | Studio ,1BA | $1.20 |
Heights Apartments on Overlook | Fall Specials | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University is under $960.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?
The cheapest apartment in University is Heights Apartments at Cedar Fairmount which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in University costs $8,336.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 101 regular apartments in University that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in University?
Cheap apartments in University have an average cost of $501 which is $7,835 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.
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