Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cleveland, OH from $419 (1,288 Rentals)

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3428 Altamont Ave

ClevelandOH44118

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property at 414 E 148th St
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414 E 148th St

ClevelandOH44110
property at 11202 Earle Ave
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11202 Earle Ave

ClevelandOH44108

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cleveland, OH

Pricing Updated: 09/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Cleveland, OH area range in price from $419 to $15,467 with an overall median price of $1,492. The three Cleveland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Windermere at $850, Orange at $875, and Friend at $875. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cleveland Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Windermere$850$59532
Orange$875$725439
Friend$875$665469
North Randall Village$875$665478
Walford$875$665477
Indian Village$875$665473
Libby Road$875$6754
Highland Hills$889$635490
Eadie$897$59540
Puritas-Longmead$911$75035

Cheapest Available Cleveland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cleveland, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Nobility Court in the Bexley Park neighborhood priced from $419. Prospect Yard in the Gateway District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $451. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cleveland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nobility CourtA1 30%-S8111BR, 1BA$419
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$451
Eastern Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$595
Lakeland CommonsStudioStudio, 1BA$675
Valleyfield Apartments0 X 1Studio, 1BA$675
Stockbridge Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 39039Studio, 1BA$675
Cecil Arms ApartmentsUnit 105Studio, 1BA$675
3164 W. 73rd1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$700
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cleveland, OH

As of September 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cleveland area is the $0.24 price per square foot End Unit Model at Hessler 113 Townhomes in the University Area neighborhood starting from $600. The second greatest value Cleveland apartment is the 2303 Ashurst Rd Model at 2303 Ashurst Rd, Unit A in the Bexley Park neighborhood starting at $1,600 with a $0.80 price per square foot. 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.
Hessler 113 TownhomesEnd Unit6BR, 3.5BA$0.24
2303 Ashurst Rd, Unit A2303 Ashurst Rd3BR, 1BA$0.80
Reserve Overlook*Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be...1BR, 1BA$0.60
3737 W 14th St, Unit DN-13737 W 14th St2BR, 1BA$0.61
7221 Clark Ave, Unit 37221 Clark Ave4BR, 1BA$0.78
Ridgefield Manor Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$0.83
Lafayette Village3 Bedroom Suite3BR, 1.5BA$0.84
Moreland Place2 Bed - Moreland Place2BR, 1BA$0.80
The Balfour Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$0.77
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$0.45

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Cleveland Overview

As the unofficial capital of America’s north coast, the affection that the people of Cleveland have for their town is shared by the entire region. Clevelanders are not afraid of a little snow. You’ll see children riding sleds on sidewalks and snowball fights in the parks. When other cities shut down and shiver- Cleavlanders come out and play! If Jefferson Airplane wasn’t talking about Cleveland, they should have been, because Clevelenders really did build this city on rock and roll, and as the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, they’ve got the chops to prove it. They’ve got a unique appetite as well. With heaping corned beef sandwiches, shockingly strange Polish Boy hot dogs, and plenty to offer in the 5-star restaurant department as well, eating is nothing to be sneezed at in Cleveland. Unlike in many large cities, walking is socially acceptable here. It’s ranked among many top 10 most walkable cities lists. Why would you want to miss all this culture by riding in a car anyway?

Why live in Cleveland, OH?

Known for its blue collar spirit, Cleveland is a welcoming place for hard working people of all kinds. Rock and Roll and gregarious attitudes prevail. Not that there’s no place for people who enjoy a little quiet time, and the finer things either. Cleveland has time for everybody and every mood- and it’s no exaggeration to say- something for everyone. And even better - the options in great apartments in Cleveland also abound!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cleveland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cleveland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cleveland is under $725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cleveland?

The cheapest apartment in Cleveland is Nobility Court which is listed at $419, while the average apartment in Cleveland costs $1,492.

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 4,966 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 $473 which is $1,019 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cleveland.

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