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1684 Coventry Rd

Cleveland HeightsOH44118

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3342 Desota Ave

Cleveland HeightsOH44118
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The Superior 40
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Superior 40

14148-14152 Superior RdCleveland Heights, OH 44118
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St. Regis Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St. Regis Apartments

2765 Euclid Heights BlvdCleveland Heights, OH 44106
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Barclay Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barclay Apartments

3436-3440 Superior Park DrCleveland Heights, OH 44118
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Manor Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Manor Apartments

2753 Euclid Heights BlvdCleveland Heights, OH 44106
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Country Club Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club Apartments

3290 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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2789 Noble Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2789 Noble Rd

2789 Noble RdCleveland Heights, OH 44121
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The Exeter
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Exeter

16345 Van Aken BlvdShaker Heights, OH 44120
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Mayfield Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfield Place

2835 Mayfield RdCleveland Heights, OH 44118
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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 Malvern neighborhood priced from $635. 2669 Euclid Heights Blvd 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
Shaker CrossingOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$635
2669 Euclid Heights Blvd2626 North Moreland #221BR,1BA$795
The Balfour Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Brookline Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Esther's PlaceOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$900
Mornington Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
2814 Hampshire Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$950
Masonic Towers Apartments3100 Mayfield-31BR,1BA$995
Heights Garden ApartmentsHeights Garden: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1,050
THE VANTAGE APARTMENTS1/11BR,1BA$1,078

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, OH

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $0.80 price per square foot The Hoffman Model at The Drake in the in the Cranwood Park neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the 2 Bed/1.5 Bath Model at The Parkland starting at $1,650 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Malvern 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$0.80
The Parkland2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.03
2205 Edgewood Rd, Unit 2nd2205 Edgewood Rd2BR,1BA$1.11
Masonic Towers Apartments3121 Whitehorn-103BR,1BA$1.09
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
Brookline Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Mornington Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.31
2660 Mayfield Rd1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.28

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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

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Marquee at Cedar Lee listed at $1,495.

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 $1,195.

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