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property at 1652 Hillcrest Rd

$875

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$875
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$875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1652 Hillcrest Rd, Unit 3

1652 Hillcrest Rd
Cleveland HeightsOH44118

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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
property at 19436 Van Aken Blvd

$925

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$925
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$925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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19436 Van Aken Blvd, Unit 307

19436 Van Aken Blvd
Shaker HeightsOH44122

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property at 1695 Glenmont Rd

$1,000 - $1,400

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1695 Glenmont Rd

Cleveland HeightsOH44118
property at 2537 Noble Rd

$1,050

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2537 Noble Rd

Cleveland HeightsOH44121

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University Heights, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in University Heights, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Masonic Towers Apartments in the Coventry Village neighborhood priced from $795. The Balfour Apartments in the Coventry Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Masonic Towers ApartmentsArtist loft-Studio1BR,1BA$795
The Balfour Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Brookline Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Ridgefield Manor Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
The Exeter1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Middlehurst ApartmentsMiddlehurst: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded1BR,1BA$950
St. Regis Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
2814 Hampshire Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$950
THE VANTAGE APARTMENTSEFF-0/1Studio,1BA$999
Coventry Mayfield ApartmentsCoventry Mayfield: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, OH

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $0.86 price per square foot The Hoffman Model at The Drake in the in the Ludlow neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the Artist loft-Studio Model at Masonic Towers Apartments starting at $795 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the Coventry Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The DrakeThe Hoffman3BR,2BA$0.86
Masonic Towers ApartmentsArtist loft-Studio1BR,1BA$0.53
Riviera Manor2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 664892BR,2BA$0.96
The Balfour Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.77
North Park Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
2814 Hampshire Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.95
Van Aken Villas2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Maycourt ApartmentsMaycourt: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1.20
St. Regis Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Brookline Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University Heights is at THE VANTAGE APARTMENTS listed at $999.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment is $795 at Masonic Towers Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Heights is starting from $950 at 2814 Hampshire Rd.

What is the most affordable University Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riviera Manor and starts from $1,295.

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