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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cleveland, OH

Pricing Updated: 12/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Cleveland, OH area range in price from $425 to $13,000 with an overall median price of $2,578. The three Cleveland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Asia Town at $800, South Collinwood at $760, and North Collinwood at $850. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cleveland Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Asia Town$1,050$8005
South Collinwood$1,350$76041
North Collinwood$1,400$85044
Northeast Shores$1,400$99918
East Elyria$1,400$42516
North Elyria$1,400$42516
South Elyria$1,400$7953
Willowick$1,495$1,2953
Broadway Slavic Village$1,500$50079
Buckeye-Shaker$1,500$70014

Cheapest Available Cleveland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cleveland, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Prospect Yard in the Gateway District neighborhood priced from $451. Shaker University in the Woodland Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cleveland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$451
Shaker UniversityStudio ApartmentsStudio,1BA$595
Eastern Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Crystal Tower1 Bed 1 Bath Junior w balcony1BR,1BA$639
Bishop Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
The VistaJunior1BR,1BA$660
Indian Hills Senior CommunityStudio StandardStudio,1BA$670
Lakeland CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cleveland, OH

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cleveland area is the $0.47 price per square foot Center Unit Model at Hessler 113 Townhomes in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Cleveland apartment is the Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be... Model at Reserve Overlook starting at $940 with a $0.57 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.
Hessler 113 TownhomesCenter Unit6BR,3.5BA$0.47
Reserve OverlookPrivate Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be...1BR,1BA$0.57
The DrakeThe Hoffman3BR,2BA$0.86
1321 W 110th St, Unit 1321 W.110th upstairs1321 W 110th St2BR,1BA$0.77
Lafayette Village3 Bedroom Suite3BR,1.5BA$0.80
15819 Huntmere Ave, Unit Cleveland OH15819 Huntmere Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
1830 Mannering Rd, Unit 2nd floor1830 Mannering Rd2BR,1BA$0.85
2704 Natchez Ave, Unit Down2704 Natchez Ave2BR,1BA$0.83
15300 Waterloo Rd, Unit Unit 4 - Efficiency15300 Waterloo Rd1BR,1BA$0.65
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cleveland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cleveland is at Shaker University listed at $595.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cleveland Apartment is $595 at Eastern Heights Apartments.

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 Creekside Apartments and starts from $875.

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