Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
University Heights, OH

Median rent

Median rent in University Heights

$1,800/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in University Heights is $1,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University Heights

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University Heights rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in University Heights, OH, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in University Heights, OH

Average rent prices in University Heights have decreased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in University Heights run $1,290 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,620.

Listings

Studio

$870

32%

-

1 bedroom

$995

34%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,600

6%

20%

3 bedroom

$2,200

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,995

12%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$870

Last 30 days

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

34%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

3%

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$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University Heights, OH is 57% higher than the median rent in Beachwood, OH.

Discover rentals in University Heights, OH

13613 Cedar Rd #2UP - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in University Heights

13613 Cedar Rd #2UP, University Heights, OH 44118

3 beds

1 bath

$1,295

13558 Cedar Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in University Heights

4 beds

2.5 baths

$1,600

3722 Meadowbrook Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in University Heights

4-Bedroom Unit in University Heights!

3722 Meadowbrook Blvd, University Heights, OH 44118

4 beds

2 baths

$1,750

2371 Warrensville Center Rd #DN - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in University Heights

2371 warrensville - dn

2371 Warrensville Center Rd #DN, University Heights, OH 44118

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,750

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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 $1,800 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University Heights?

Average rent prices in University Heights have decreased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does University Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University Heights is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less 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 $72,000/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?

December represents the best time to apartment hunt in University Heights, with the lowest demand and rents running about 25% lower than peak summer pricing in June.

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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