Last updated on May 31, 2026

Average rent in
University, Cleveland, OH

Median rent

Median rent in University

$2,332/mo

increased by35%

vs previous year

The average rent in University is $2,332 per month as of May 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $382 more per month.

$2.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University rentals at each price point

30%23%15%8%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 35% 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 $2,265, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in University run $1,725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,420.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

10%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,725

2%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,700

9%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,550

19%

30%

4 bedroom

$1,550

37%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

37%

Last year

7%

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$2,332
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University, Cleveland, OH is 30% higher than the median rent in Fairfax, Cleveland, OH.

Discover rentals in University, Cleveland, OH

Fairview - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Fairview

2078 Fairview Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

Apartment for rent

12226 Fairview Ct Frnt Up - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University apartment for rent in Cleveland

12224 Fairview Court - Front Up

12226 Fairview Ct Frnt Up, Cleveland, OH 44106

3 beds

2 baths

$1,750

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

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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 $2,332 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University?

Average rent prices in University have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 35% since last year.

How does University rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $382 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in University?

To comfortably afford rent in University, you'd need to earn approximately $93,000/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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