Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cleveland Heights, OH from $400 (476 Rentals)

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2683 Hampshire Rd
$800 - $1,375
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$800 - $1,375

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

2683 Hampshire Rd

2683 Hampshire RdCleveland Heights, OH 44106
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property at 3309 Desota Ave

$1,050

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3309 Desota Ave

Cleveland HeightsOH44118

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property at 876 Eloise Dr

$1,200

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876 Eloise Dr

Cleveland HeightsOH44112
property at 2537 Noble Rd

$1,300

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2537 Noble Rd

Cleveland HeightsOH44121
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3153 Kensington Rd, Unit 1
$1,350
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 25

3153 Kensington Rd, Unit 1

3153 Kensington RdCleveland Heights, OH 44118
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$1,450 - $1,500

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13108 Cedar Rd

Cleveland HeightsOH44118
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The Superior 40
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Superior 40

14148-14152 Superior RdCleveland Heights, OH 44118
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Noble-Quilliams Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Noble-Quilliams Apartments

2481-2487 Noble RdCleveland Heights, OH 44121
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St. Regis Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St. Regis Apartments

2765 Euclid Heights BlvdCleveland Heights, OH 44106
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cleveland Heights, OH

Pricing Updated: 06/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Cleveland Heights, OH area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cleveland Heights Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Monticello Noble$4,198$59582

Cheapest Available Cleveland Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cleveland Heights, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Eastern Heights Apartments in the Caledonia neighborhood priced from $595. Shaker University in the Woodland Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cleveland Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eastern Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Shaker UniversityStudio ApartmentsStudio,1BA$650
Owls NestOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$675
2515 Kemper RdNewly Renovated Studio Apartments at 13700 Fair...Studio,1BA$675
Kemper HouseStudio: Experience the Charm at Kemper House - ...Studio,1BA$700
2191 East 83rd Cleveland, 441031BR 1BA1BR,1BA$700
Crystal Tower1 Bed 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$742
Lake Park TowerEfficiency, Standard or UpgradeStudio,1BA$744

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cleveland Heights, OH

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cleveland Heights area is the $0.86 price per square foot The Hoffman Model at The Drake in the in the Ludlow neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Cleveland Heights apartment is the Artist loft-Studio Model at Masonic Towers Apartments starting at $795 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the Coventry Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cleveland Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The DrakeThe Hoffman3BR,2BA$0.86
Masonic Towers ApartmentsArtist loft-Studio1BR,1BA$0.53
3392 Colwyn Rd, Unit Upper unit3392 Colwyn Rd3BR,1BA$0.87
3377 Sutton Rd, Unit 13377 Sutton Rd2BR,1BA$0.95
Shaker Park East ApartmentsPark East 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.81
Crystal Tower1 Bed 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$0.67
Bon Air Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.86
The Balfour Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.77
1863 Noble Rd, Unit 11863 Noble Rd2BR,1BA$0.76
2782 E 126th St, Unit downstairs2782 E 126th St1BR,1BA$0.87

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Cleveland Heights Overview

If you are looking for a beautiful place to live and work, then why not take a closer look at Cleveland Heights, OH? One of the jewels of the Upper Midwest, Cleveland Heights, OH sits on the northern edge of Ohio and is located in Cuyahoga County. This is one of the closest suburbs to the metropolitan area of Cleveland. There are lots of people who are looking to move to Cleveland Heights, OH to call this place home. Therefore, why not take a closer look at apartments in Cleveland Heights, OH? Take a look at some of the information below and find your Cleveland Heights apartment here! leveland Heights, OH is one of the largest suburbs of Cleveland. It is known for its friendly people, light traffic, cool climate, and delicious food. This is also one of the fastest-growing areas in the state of Ohio. Furthermore, Cleveland Heights, OH is also known for its diversity. One of the great melting pots of the United States, there is always something happening in this pretty suburb. With a healthy job market, this is a great place for families and young professionals alike.

Why live in Cleveland Heights, OH?

There are lots of reasons why people decide to live in Cleveland Heights, OH. First, the climate is mild and the people are friendly. They welcome just about anyone who comes to the local area. Second, there are relatively low real estate costs in Cleveland Heights, OH. When compared to Cleveland itself, the cost of living in this suburb is much lower. Finally, the traffic in this area is light as well. It is not hard for people to get in and out of Cleveland Heights, OH. That way, people spend more of their time doing what they like instead of worrying about sitting in traffic jams on the highway.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cleveland Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cleveland Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cleveland Heights is under $744.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cleveland Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Cleveland Heights is Eastern Heights Apartments which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Cleveland Heights costs $4,198.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cleveland Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Cleveland Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cleveland Heights?

Cheap apartments in Cleveland Heights have an average cost of $140 which is $4,058 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cleveland Heights.

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