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property at 11419 Durant Ave

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11419 Durant Ave

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property at 414 E 148th St

$750 - $900

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414 E 148th St

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Cleveland, OH Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cleveland, OH

Pricing Updated: 08/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Cleveland, OH area range in price from $600 to $12,000 with an overall median price of $1,520. The three Cleveland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Brookside at $1,112, Asia Town at $1,150, and Goodrich Kirtland at $1,197. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cleveland Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Brookside$1,112$7504
Asia Town$1,150$1,1003
Goodrich Kirtland$1,197$7509
Cudell$1,200$82515
Eadie$1,200$65029
Windermere$1,200$65028
Biddulph Plaza$1,250$7504
Little Italy$1,250$1,0003
Robin Park$1,250$7254
South Elyria$1,250$7254

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 CourtA2 30%-S8111BR,1BA$419
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$451
Eastern Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Shaker UniversityStudio ApartmentsStudio,1BA$650
1765 Noble Realty LLC1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$650
The VistaJunior1BR,1BA$660
Crystal Tower1 Bed 1 Bath Standard1BR,1BA$664

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cleveland, OH

As of August 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cleveland area is the $0.35 price per square foot 4219 Brooklyn Ave Model at 4219 Brooklyn Ave, Unit 1-DWN in the in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood starting from $1,075. The second greatest value Cleveland apartment is the 2226 Bellfield Ave Model at 2226 Bellfield Ave, Unit 1 starting at $655 with a $0.36 price per square foot in the University Area 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.
4219 Brooklyn Ave, Unit 1-DWN4219 Brooklyn Ave2BR,1BA$0.35
2226 Bellfield Ave, Unit 12226 Bellfield Ave6BR,2.5BA$0.36
3418 W 45th St, Unit #23418 W 45th St2BR,1BA$0.64
Reserve Overlook*Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be...1BR,1BA$0.60
15220 Saranac Rd, Unit 215220 Saranac Rd3BR,1BA$0.73
Masonic Towers ApartmentsArtist loft-Studio1BR,1BA$0.53
Shaker House & Shaker Town House1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$0.74
1986 E 124th Pl1986 E 124th Pl3BR,1BA$0.67
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.45
1515 E 118th St, Unit 2B1515 E 118th St2BR,1BA$0.32

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Local Expert's Guide to The Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Cleveland

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cleveland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cleveland is at Shaker University listed at $650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cleveland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cleveland Apartment is $419 at Nobility Court.

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 $451 at Prospect Yard.

What is the most affordable Cleveland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cleveland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Nobility Court and starts from $554.

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