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$1,450

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13526 Cedar Rd

University HeightsOH44118

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2683 Hampshire Rd
$800 - $1,375
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

2683 Hampshire Rd

2683 Hampshire RdCleveland Heights, OH 44106
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property at 3309 Desota Ave

$1,050

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3309 Desota Ave

Cleveland HeightsOH44118

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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
2814 Hampshire Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$950
Middlehurst ApartmentsMiddlehurst: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded1BR,1BA$950
St. Regis Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Ridgefield Manor Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$995
North Park Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
THE VANTAGE APARTMENTS1/11BR,1BA$1,036
Heights Garden ApartmentsHeights Garden: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, OH

As of June 08, 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
Oliver House2 Bed 2 Bath Corner2BR,2BA$1.21
The Balfour Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.77
Uptown ShakerSpring Special April and May 20261BR,1BA$1.24
2814 Hampshire Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.95
Maycourt ApartmentsMaycourt: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1.20
Colonial1 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
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 $1,350.

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 Ridgefield Manor Apartments and starts from $1,295.

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