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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 08, 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
The Balfour Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Masonic Towers Apartments1625-103BR,1BA$1.05
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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Frequently Asked Questions about University Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in University Heights?

There are currently 255 Apartments for Rent in University Heights, OH with pricing that ranges from $585 to $24,914. There are also 119 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University Heights ranging from $655 to $7,000.

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 $655 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,138.

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 $1,150 to $8,501, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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