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property at 3430 Beechwood Ave

$850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3430 Beechwood Ave, Unit Upper

3430 Beechwood Ave
Cleveland HeightsOH44118

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property at 1652 Hillcrest Rd

$875

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$875
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1652 Hillcrest Rd, Unit 3

1652 Hillcrest Rd
Cleveland HeightsOH44118
property at 1835 Lee Rd

$900

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$900
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

1835 Lee Rd, Unit 3

1835 Lee Rd
Cleveland HeightsOH44118
property at 19425 Van Aken Blvd

$1,090

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$1,090
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$1,090

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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19425 Van Aken Blvd

Shaker HeightsOH44122
property at 3241 Kildare Rd

$1,095

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3241 Kildare Rd

Cleveland HeightsOH44118

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property at 3342 Desota Ave

$1,299

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$1,299
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3342 Desota Ave, Unit 2

3342 Desota Ave
Cleveland HeightsOH44118

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property at 17627 Winslow Rd

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

17627 Winslow Rd

Shaker HeightsOH44120

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property at 1462 Felton Rd

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1462 Felton Rd

South EuclidOH44121
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University Heights, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Heights Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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
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
2537 Noble Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,050
Coventry Mayfield ApartmentsCoventry Mayfield: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, OH and Nearby

As of July 26, 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
Ridgefield Manor Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.83
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

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Frequently Asked Questions about University Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in University Heights?

There are currently 271 Apartments for Rent in University Heights, OH with pricing that ranges from $645 to $10,968. There are also 132 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University Heights ranging from $850 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University Heights ranges from $850 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,981.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in University Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in University Heights range from $750 to $10,968, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,299 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,450.

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