
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cleveland, NC from $400 (37 Rentals)
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The Retreat at Statesville

Flats at Statesville

Summer Pointe Apartment Homes

Lakewood I and II Apartment Homes

Mooresville Station

Mallard Creek Apartments

306 N Jackson Street

Alexander Station Apartment Homes
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Signal Hill Apartments and Townhomes

Phillips Landing Apartment Homes

Nu Salisbury South

Laurel Pointe

Country Club

Forest Village

Piedmont Pointe

Courtyard on Main

Elevate Lake Norman
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Crown Point at Sunset Drive - Salisbury

Rowan Woodland

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Avana Landing

Holly Leaf Apartments

Revere at Mooresville

The Grand on Julian

Landon Greene

Wiley School Apartments

115 Cedar Dr
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117 Cedar Dr

660 E Sharpe St

Talbert Woods Apartments and Townhomes

Salisbury Village at Castlewood

North Main Village

Washington Building

1860 Sells Rd

2417 Statesville Blvd

124 Village Creek Way
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233 Village Creek Way
Cleveland, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cleveland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Studio Apartments | $870 | $775 | $1,050 |
| Cleveland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $446 | $3,452 |
| Cleveland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $499 | $3,418 |
| Cleveland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,923 | $1,066 | $5,697 |
| Cleveland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,112 | $1,330 | $2,540 |
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Cheapest Available Cleveland Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cleveland, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Cascade Garden Apartments 55+ Community in the Autumn Grove neighborhood priced from $446. The Retreat at Statesville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cleveland apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Garden Apartments 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $446 |
| The Retreat at Statesville | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $600 |
| Flats at Statesville | 2bds | 2BR,1BA | $600 |
| Summer Pointe Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Lakewood I and II Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $782 |
| 306 N Jackson Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Alexander Station Apartment Homes | Studio- Alexander Station | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| Mooresville Station | Mulberry | 1BR,1BA | $918 |
| Signal Hill Apartments and Townhomes | Studio- Standard- Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Mallard Creek Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cleveland, NC and Nearby
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cleveland area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3 BR Townhome Model at Piedmont Pointe in the in the Autumn Grove neighborhood starting from $1,354. The second greatest value Cleveland apartment is the The Norman Townhouse Model at Talbert Woods Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,450 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Autumn Grove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cleveland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Pointe | 3 BR Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Talbert Woods Apartments and Townhomes | The Norman Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.23 |
| Laurel Pointe | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Country Club | 21R | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Phillips Landing Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| The Retreat at Statesville | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.63 |
| Flats at Statesville | 2bds | 2BR,1BA | $0.66 |
| 306 N Jackson Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Nu Salisbury South | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Cascade Garden Apartments 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.65 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cleveland Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cleveland?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cleveland is at Summer Pointe Apartment Homes listed at $775.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cleveland Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cleveland Apartment is $446 at Cascade Garden Apartments 55+ Community.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cleveland Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cleveland is starting from $499 at Cascade Garden Apartments 55+ Community.
What is the most affordable Cleveland Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cleveland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Laurel Pointe and starts from $1,204.
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