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Houses for Rent Near University Hospitals, Cleveland

University Hospitals' main campus sits in Cleveland's University Circle area, reachable by the RTA Red Line and the HealthLine bus rapid transit route on Euclid Avenue. Rent Finder Cleveland manages 90+ rental homes concentrated on Cleveland's East and Southeast side — including Hough and Glenville, both near University Circle — with every home accepting Section 8 vouchers. Check current availability and book a showing.

Updated ·4 min read ·By the Rent Finder Cleveland team

Where is University Hospitals, and what's nearby for renters?

University Hospitals' main campus is located in Cleveland's University Circle area — one of the city's 34 official Statistical Planning Areas, home to Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and Severance Music Center, and served directly by the RTA Red Line and the HealthLine bus rapid transit route along Euclid Avenue. University Circle sits on Cleveland's east side, bordered by neighborhoods including Hough (between Downtown and University Circle) and Glenville (northeast side, near University Circle and St. Clair Avenue).

Renting near University Hospitals generally means renting in or near one of these adjacent east-side neighborhoods rather than inside University Circle itself, which is dominated by institutional and campus buildings rather than standalone rental housing.

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Which Cleveland neighborhoods are closest to University Hospitals?

Hough (ZIP 44103) sits directly between Downtown and University Circle, putting it among the closer residential neighborhoods to the hospital campus. Glenville (ZIP 44108) borders University Circle to the northeast along St. Clair Avenue. Fairfax (ZIP 44104), just southeast of University Circle, is described in city neighborhood references as adjacent to the Cleveland Clinic main campus, and sits within the same general medical-campus corridor as University Hospitals. Further east and south, Buckeye-Shaker (ZIP 44120) runs along the RTA Blue and Green light-rail corridor toward Shaker Heights.

  • Hough (44103): East side, directly between Downtown and University Circle
  • Glenville (44108): Northeast side, borders University Circle along St. Clair Avenue
  • Fairfax (44104): East side, adjacent to the Cleveland Clinic main campus corridor
  • Buckeye-Shaker (44120): Southeast side, along the RTA Blue/Green rail line toward Shaker Heights

What does it cost to rent a house near University Hospitals?

Rent in these east-side neighborhoods generally tracks Cleveland's citywide range rather than a hospital-district premium. Houses in our own Cleveland portfolio typically run $750–$1,100 a month for two bedrooms and $1,000–$1,500 for three bedrooms. Citywide, Zumper's rent report dated July 4, 2026 put the median asking rent at $1,250/mo (two-bedroom median $1,100, three-bedroom median $1,350), while RentCafe's report dated July 2, 2026 — which indexes larger, professionally managed buildings — put the average at $1,564/mo.

Home sizeTypical monthly rentSource
2-bedroom house$750 – $1,100Rent Finder Cleveland portfolio range
3-bedroom house$1,000 – $1,500Rent Finder Cleveland portfolio range
Citywide 2-bedroom median$1,100/moZumper, July 4, 2026
Citywide 3-bedroom median$1,350/moZumper, July 4, 2026

How do hospital staff and students commute from these neighborhoods?

The RTA Red Line runs from Cleveland Hopkins Airport through Downtown's Tower City hub out to University Circle and East Cleveland, and the HealthLine bus rapid transit route runs along Euclid Avenue connecting Public Square, University Circle, and East Cleveland in a dedicated center-median busway — a direct link for commuters working at the hospital campus. Renters commuting to Case Western Reserve University or the broader University Circle institutions may also want to compare options in our guides to houses for rent near University Circle and houses for rent near Case Western Reserve University.

Section 8 and voucher-friendly homes near University Hospitals

Every home Rent Finder Cleveland manages accepts Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and is HUD-inspection-ready, and our Cleveland footprint is concentrated on the East and Southeast side — including Hough and Glenville, both near University Circle. Availability changes week to week, so book a free showing or tell our leasing team you're looking near University Hospitals and we'll point you toward current options. For background on how vouchers work locally through the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), see our Section 8 housing guide.

Frequently asked questions

What Cleveland neighborhoods are closest to University Hospitals?
Hough (44103) sits directly between Downtown and University Circle, and Glenville (44108) borders University Circle to the northeast. Fairfax (44104) is in the same general medical-campus corridor. All three are within Rent Finder Cleveland's East-side service area.
Do you have rental homes available near University Hospitals?
We manage 90+ rental homes concentrated on Cleveland's East and Southeast side, including neighborhoods near University Circle such as Hough and Glenville. Current availability changes regularly — book a showing and tell us you're looking near University Hospitals so we can point you to current options.
How do I get to University Hospitals without a car from these neighborhoods?
The RTA Red Line connects Downtown's Tower City hub to University Circle and East Cleveland, and the HealthLine bus rapid transit route runs along Euclid Avenue directly through the University Circle medical and academic corridor.
What's the typical rent for a house near University Circle?
Rent tracks Cleveland's citywide range rather than a hospital-district premium: our portfolio runs about $750–$1,100 for two bedrooms and $1,000–$1,500 for three bedrooms, in line with Zumper's citywide medians as of July 4, 2026.
Are homes near University Hospitals Section 8-friendly?
Yes — every home Rent Finder Cleveland manages accepts Housing Choice Vouchers and is HUD-inspection-ready, regardless of neighborhood. Voucher holders should confirm rent and payment-standard details with CMHA before applying.

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