Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
University Heights, OH

Median rent

Median rent in University Heights

$1,850/mo

decreased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in University Heights is $1,850 per month as of July 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $80 less per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University Heights

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University Heights rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University Heights, OH

Average rent prices in University Heights have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 23% 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,400. 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

15%

29%

2 bedroom

$1,324

13%

23%

3 bedroom

$2,250

5%

12%

4 bedroom

$1,815

28%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$870

Last 30 days

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,324

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,815

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

16%

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$1,850
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,347
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University Heights, OH is 37% higher than the median rent in Beachwood, OH.

Discover rentals in University Heights, OH

13650 Cedar Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in University Heights

2 Bedroom Duplex in University Hts.

13650 Cedar Rd #2, University Heights, OH 44118

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

Available May 2

13834 Cedar Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in University Heights

2 Bedroom Duplex In University Hts.

13834 Cedar Rd #NA, University Heights, OH 44118

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

House for rent

Available Aug 7

13816 Cedar Rd #LOWER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in University Heights

Modern 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Unit | Available 7/15 | $1600 | University Hts, OH

13816 Cedar Rd #LOWER, University Heights, OH 44118

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,600

Condo for rent

Available Jul 15

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

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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 $1,850 per month as of July 25, 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 decreased by 23% since last year.

How does University Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University Heights is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $80 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 $74,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in University Heights average around $890/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,390/month.

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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