Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Cleveland, OH from $400 (211 Rentals)
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1609 Holyrood Rd, Unit 1609 Holyrood-3rd floor

Saint Luke's Manor Senior Community - 55+

Clifton Court Apartments

Edgewater Landing
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Edgecliff Apartments

2669 Euclid Heights Blvd

Broadview Gardens Apartments

Broadview Place

Grandview Pointe

Shaker House & Shaker Town House

Crittenden Court Apartments

Fulton Flats West

Brookline Gardens

Clifton Lake Apartments
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University Studios

Columbus Lofts

West Park Lofts

4312 Clinton Ave, Unit West

The Longfellow Senior Housing (62+)

Valley Plaza Apartments

Perry Payne Apartments

Reserve Square*
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Beachcliff Place

Valley Park Apartments

Lofts at 629 Euclid

Huron Square and The Osborn Apartments

41 West
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Forest Hill Terrace

Mueller Lofts

Worthington Square Apartments

Kensington Place Apartments

The Triangle Towers

Skyline 776

East 4th Street

Bridgeview Apartments

The Residences at 668

The Statler

The Grant

Parkside Dwellings
Cleveland, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cleveland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Cleveland Studio Apartments | $1,337 | $595 | $3,521 |
Cleveland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $250 | $6,700 |
Cleveland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,923 | $200 | $10,000+ |
Cleveland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,660 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Cleveland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,568 | $1,100 | $9,210 |
Cleveland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,131 | $1,050 | $3,500 |
Cleveland 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $1,250 | $1,800 |
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Getting Around Cleveland, OH
Walk Score®
65 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
44 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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 $665.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cleveland?
The cheapest apartment in Cleveland is Shaker Crossing which is listed at $635, while the average apartment in Cleveland costs $3,200.
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 1,759 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 $479 which is $2,721 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cleveland.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Cleveland Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent
Written by: Sandy Baker
Choosing the ideal place to call home in Cleveland may mean selecting a neighborhood that offers excellent access to the freeways or good overall schools for the kids.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.