
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cleveland, NC from $400 (40 Rentals)
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Cascade Garden Apartments 55+ Community

The Retreat at Statesville

Flats at Statesville

Lakewood I and II Apartment Homes

Summer Pointe Apartment Homes

Mooresville Station

Signal Hill Apartments and Townhomes
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306 N Jackson Street

Fleming Heights Apartments

530 Park Ave

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Phillips Landing Apartment Homes

Laurel Pointe

Alexander Station Apartment Homes

Courtyard on Main
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Revere at Mooresville

Forest Village

Country Club

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Avana Landing

Talbert Woods Apartments and Townhomes

Crown Point at Sunset Drive - Salisbury

Nu Salisbury South

Rowan Woodland
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Elevate Lake Norman

Holly Leaf Apartments

The Grand on Julian

Piedmont Pointe

Elevate The Grove

Wiley School Apartments

Bluebird Commons

660 E Sharpe St
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139 Cypress Ln

1417 W Bank St

Salisbury Village at Castlewood

128 Ashcraft Dr

North Main Village

Washington Building

135 Oak Grove Rd

2736 Peachtree Rd
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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 | $983 | $770 | $1,429 |
| Cleveland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,314 | $446 | $2,324 |
| Cleveland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,523 | $499 | $4,286 |
| Cleveland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,888 | $1,066 | $4,286 |
| Cleveland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,537 | $1,330 | $1,744 |
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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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $515. 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 | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $515 |
| Lakewood I and II Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $770 |
| Summer Pointe Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Bluebird Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| 530 Park Ave | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Fleming Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Signal Hill Apartments and Townhomes | Studio- Standard- Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Mallard Creek Apartments | Move In Special!!! | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cleveland, NC and Nearby
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cleveland area is the $1.22 price per square foot The Rowan - w/ Patio Model at The Grand on Julian in the in the Davidson neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Cleveland apartment is the 3 BR Townhome Model at Piedmont Pointe starting at $1,571 with a $1.20 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grand on Julian | The Rowan - w/ Patio | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Piedmont Pointe | 3 BR Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Nu Salisbury South | Two Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Laurel Pointe | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| 306 N Jackson Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Mooresville Station | Sycamore | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| 300 Academy St, Unit 22 | 300 Academy St | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Retreat at Statesville | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| Cascade Garden Apartments 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.65 |
| Bluebird Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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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 Lakewood I and II Apartment Homes listed at $770.
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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