University Heights, Ohio Rental Market Trends
Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the University Heights, Ohio rental market.
University Heights, Ohio
Average Apartment Rent
$1,552
Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent
15.2%
As of September 2025
Compared to a year ago, University Heights, Ohio apartments have recorded a 15.2% rent increase.
University Heights, Ohio Average apartment rent trend
University Heights, Ohio Average Apartment Rent
University Heights, Ohio Apartment rent ranges
At 48.79%, apartments priced $1,500 - $2,000 represent the bulk of University Heights, Ohio rentals, while condos priced Under $1,000 hold the lowest share of the market – 0.81%.
University Heights, Ohio Housing tenure**
Renters take up 35% of University Heights, Ohio real estate, occupying a total of 1,688 units, while homeowners live in 3,163 properties.
Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**
5.3
Renter median household income**
$59,474
Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**
2.12
Rental vacancy rate**
4.4%
University Heights, Ohio Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**
There are 554 rentals in University Heights, Ohio with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 33%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 13 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in University Heights, Ohio homes for rent is 5.3.
University Heights, Ohio Renter-occupied units by age of householder**
Most condos for rent in University Heights, Ohio are occupied by residents in the 25 - 34 years age group (21%), followed by those in the 15 - 24 years age group (19%). At the same time, people in the 85 years and over age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 3%.
University Heights, Ohio Renter-occupied housing units by family type**
University Heights, Ohio Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**
A total of 829 apartments for rent in University Heights, Ohio, or 49% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 21% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 348 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in University Heights, Ohio is 2.12.
University Heights, Ohio Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**
In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 50% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 7% of the homes for rent in University Heights, Ohio.
University Heights, Ohio Renter-occupied units by year structure built**
The highest share of University Heights, Ohio apartment rentals, namely 26% or 436 units, were Built 1950 - 1959, followed by those Built 1940 - 1949 (24%, 411 units), and the ones Built 1970 - 1979 (13%, 221 units).
University Heights, Ohio Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**
Median year renter moved into unit 2016
Most University Heights, Ohio renters (34%) moved in 2018 to 2020, while only 3% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their University Heights, Ohio condos for rent is 2016.
University Heights, Ohio Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**
When it comes to transportation options, 43% of University Heights, Ohio renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 30% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 16% have No vehicle available.
University Heights, Ohio Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**
University Heights, Ohio Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**
The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all University Heights, Ohio apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.
*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.
**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
