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2773 Hampshire Rd

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1547 Hillcrest Rd

East ClevelandOH44118
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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 Shaker Crossing in the Walford neighborhood priced from $635. Manor 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
Shaker CrossingOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$635
Manor Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
The Balfour Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Brookline Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Esther's PlaceOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$900
Masonic Towers Apartments1621 Lee1BR,1BA$905
2814 Hampshire Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$950
WJM Cedar Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$995
Uptown Shaker1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
THE VANTAGE APARTMENTS1/11BR,1BA$1,029

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, OH

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $1.21 price per square foot 3452 Lynnfield Rd Model at 3452 Lynnfield Rd, Unit Steven Egar OwnerBroker in the in the Malvern neighborhood starting from $2,175. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the The Hoffman Model at The Drake starting at $1,400 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Ludlow 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.
3452 Lynnfield Rd, Unit Steven Egar OwnerBroker3452 Lynnfield Rd4BR,2BA$1.21
The DrakeThe Hoffman3BR,2BA$0.86
3265 E Overlook Rd, Unit 23265 E Overlook Rd3BR,1BA$1.06
3126 Kensington Rd, Unit 2nd floor3126 Kensington Rd2BR,1BA$1.13
Masonic Towers Apartments1625-103BR,1BA$1.05
The Balfour Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
2814 Hampshire Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.95
Maycourt ApartmentsMaycourt: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1.20
Manor Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Brookline Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22

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Getting Around University Heights, OH

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Heights Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment is $635 at Shaker Crossing.

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 $900 at Shaker Crossing.

What is the most affordable University Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Masonic Towers Apartments and starts from $1,150.

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