Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cleveland, TN from $400 (37 Rentals)

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Buchanan Way Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Buchanan Way Apartments

3099 Buchanan Rd SECleveland, TN 37323
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property at 363 Highland Ave NW

$725

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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363 Highland Ave NW

ClevelandTN37311
property at 2075 Clingan Dr NW

$859

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$859

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2075 Clingan Dr NW

ClevelandTN37311

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property at 897 2nd St NE

$1,095

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897 2nd St NE

ClevelandTN37311
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Heritage Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Place

4100 N Ocoee St NCleveland, TN 37312
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property at 147 Eastview Ave

$1,095

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147 Eastview Ave

ClevelandTN37312
property at 155 Eastview Ave

$1,095

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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155 Eastview Ave

ClevelandTN37312

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226 Haven Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

226 Haven Drive

226 Haven DrMc Donald, TN 37353
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cleveland, TN

Pricing Updated: 04/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Cleveland, TN 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 Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Cleveland$1,900$82587

Cheapest Available Cleveland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cleveland, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at The Vue on Cliffside in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood priced from $850. Greenway Townes in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cleveland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Vue on Cliffside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Greenway Townes1 BR Refresh1BR,1BA$899
Hunters Mill2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$900
Pine Forest ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Cherokee Hills Apartments3 Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1,050
The Pointe at Westland2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,099
Brookes EdgeThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cleveland, TN

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cleveland area is the $0.67 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Hunters Mill in the in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Cleveland apartment is the 3 bed 3 bath Model at Belcourt Landing starting at $1,825 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cleveland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hunters Mill3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.67
Belcourt Landing3 bed 3 bath3BR,2.5BA$1.32
2250 Spring Meadow Ln SE, Unit Apt # 12250 Spring Meadow Ln SE2BR,1.5BA$0.81
Cherokee Hills Apartments3 Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.91
The Pointe at Westland2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.96
4463 Ellis Cir NW, Unit # 34463 Ellis Cir NW2BR,1BA$0.93
1947 Ridgeview Dr NW, Unit 19471947 Ridgeview Dr NW2BR,2BA$1.20
2917 Vance Dr NW, Unit # 22917 Vance Dr NW2BR,1BA$0.99
Brookes EdgeThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.45
The Vue on Cliffside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.13

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Cleveland Overview

Located in Southeastern TN, Cleveland is 30 miles northeast of Chattanooga. People who call Cleveland, TN home appreciate the ôsmall townö feel of the city while enjoying a diverse economy and plenty of recreational opportunities nearby. The weather is pleasant most of the years, and residents enjoy the opportunity to celebrate distinctive seasons throughout the area. You will find many outdoor entertainment opportunities thanks to the close proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Great Smokey Mountains, and Cherokee National Forest. There are also plenty of lakes nearby to enjoy and all the attractions of Chattanooga to make living in Cleveland, TN apartments an attractive option. This is especially true when you factor in the relatively low cost of living in the city.

Why live in Cleveland, TN?

You may be wondering why you might be interested in Cleveland, TN apartments. The answer is simple. Cleveland is a great place to call home. With so many manufacturing businesses in the area, there are many employment opportunities for people of all education levels. There are public and private education opportunities in abundance thanks to multiple private and public high schools as well as the presence of Cleveland State Community College and Lee University, among others. ItÆs a beautiful place to call home thanks to the nearby mountains and waterways, and it continues to have a ôsmall townö atmosphere that makes it an attractive place to raise a family.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cleveland Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cleveland?

The cheapest apartment in Cleveland is The Vue on Cliffside which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Cleveland costs $1,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cleveland?

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 7 regular apartments in Cleveland 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?

Cheap apartments in Cleveland have an average cost of $146 which is $1,754 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cleveland.

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