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property at 13526 Cedar Rd

$1,450

2 Bedroom Rentals

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13526 Cedar Rd

University HeightsOH44118

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property at 1547 Hillcrest Rd

$899 - $1,199

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1547 Hillcrest Rd

East ClevelandOH44118

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property at 3241 Kildare Rd

$1,125

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3241 Kildare Rd

Cleveland HeightsOH44118
property at 3579 Riedham Rd

$1,200 - $1,600

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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3579 Riedham Rd

Shaker HeightsOH44120

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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 Studio unit found at Manor Apartments in the Coventry Village neighborhood priced from $719. Masonic Towers Apartments in the Coventry Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$719
Masonic Towers ApartmentsArtist loft-Studio1BR,1BA$795
Brookline Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Noble Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$895
Mornington Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
Van Aken Villas1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$919
2814 Hampshire Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$950
WJM Cedar Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$1,025
Concord ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,040
Heights Garden ApartmentsHeights Garden: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, OH

As of April 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 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Oliver House starting at $1,347 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Walford 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
Oliver House2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Masonic Towers Apartments3125 Whitehorn1BR,1BA$0.81
13765 Cedar Rd, Unit 10213765 Cedar Rd2BR,1BA$1.23
Shaker Norwood2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.20
2814 Hampshire Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.95
Maycourt ApartmentsMaycourt: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1.20
Van Aken Villas1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Noble Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.19
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 Manor Apartments listed at $719.

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 $949 at Van Aken Villas.

What is the most affordable University Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Drake and starts from $1,400.

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