Last updated on October 14, 2026

Average rent in
University, Cleveland, OH

Median rent

Median rent in University

$1,795/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in University is $1,795 per month as of October 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $105 less per month.

$1.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University, Cleveland, OH

Average rent prices in University have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in University, Cleveland, OH

Rent prices in University vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University is $1,800, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in University run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,645.

Listings

Studio

$1,472

5%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,632

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,500

7%

37%

3 bedroom

$1,449

6%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,450

19%

47%

Studio

Average rent

$1,472

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,632

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

37%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,449

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

47%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University, Cleveland, OH, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in University, Cleveland, OH compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in University and Fairfax by all bedroom counts and property types.

University

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,470
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University, Cleveland, OH is 22% higher than the median rent in Fairfax, Cleveland, OH.

Discover rentals in University, Cleveland, OH

2246 E., 86th St. #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University apartment for rent in Cleveland

Charming 2 Bed Property at Prime Location

2246 E., 86th St. #1, Cleveland, OH 44106

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1924 E 123rd St Frnt Up - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University apartment for rent in Cleveland

East 123rd 1924 - Front UP

1924 E 123rd St Frnt Up, Cleveland, OH 44106

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Fairview - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Fairview

2078 Fairview Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for University, Cleveland, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the University rental market.

How much is rent in University?

The average rent in University is $1,795 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University?

Average rent prices in University have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does University rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $105 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in University?

To comfortably afford rent in University, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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