Last updated on June 13, 2026

Average rent in
University Heights, OH

Median rent

Median rent in University Heights

$2,100/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in University Heights is $2,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University Heights

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University Heights rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in University Heights, OH

Average rent prices in University Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 Heights, OH

Rent prices in University Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University Heights is $1,620, whereas a house costs $2,325. 1-bedroom apartments in University Heights run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$870

32%

-

1 bedroom

$900

24%

18%

2 bedroom

$1,560

15%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,250

2%

37%

4 bedroom

$1,850

15%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$870

Last 30 days

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,560

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

37%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

20%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University Heights, 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 Heights, OH compare to other cities?

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

University Heights

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University Heights, OH is 24% higher than the median rent in Beachwood, OH.

Discover rentals in University Heights, OH

13641 Cedar Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in University Heights

13641 Cedar Rd #1, University Heights, OH 44118

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 5

13645 Cedar Rd - 13645 Cedar Rd #DOWN - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

Apartment for rent in University Heights

Updated 2‑Bedroom, 1‑Bath First‑Floor Apartment in University Heights!

13645 Cedar Rd - 13645 Cedar Rd #DOWN, University Heights, OH 44118

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

2381 Warrensville Center Road #UP - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in University Heights

2381 warrensville - up

2381 Warrensville Center Road #UP, University Heights, OH 44118

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 4

23h ago

Apartment for rent in University Heights

13630 Cedar Rd #LOWER, University Heights, OH 44118

2 beds

2.5 baths

$1,450

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for University Heights, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the University Heights rental market.

How much is rent in University Heights?

The average rent in University Heights is $2,100 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University Heights?

Average rent prices in University Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does University Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University Heights is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in University Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in University Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in University Heights?

University Heights rental market in 2025 shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $780 per month, while two-bedroom units cost around $1,400 monthly. These figures represent the current pricing across the city's rental inventory.

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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