
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Cleveland, OH from $500 (155 Rentals)


Shaker University

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Hampton House

1239 W 67th St

3635 Bosworth Rd

Clifton Court Apartments

University Studios

2344 Prospect Ave E

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2113 W 11th St
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16428 Braddock Ave

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Riveredge Lofts

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LIV Cleveland

Life At Agora

Reserve Square Apartments

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41 West

Residences at Leader

Franklin West
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Commodore Place Apartments

3293 E 143rd St

Lofts at 629 Euclid

Innovation Landing

Foundry Lofts

Skyview Terrace (in-washer/dryer)

The Grant

1848 E 89th St

Ten60 Bolivar
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The Dexter

Addis View

Mueller Lofts

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2657 E 126th St, Unit #3 Studio

Furnished Studio-Cleveland - Airport

Waterford Bluffs

Church + State

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Delilah Lofts

Parkside Dwellings

Skyline On Stokes
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The Lincoln

Quarter Phase II

The Collins

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Welleon

Station 73 at Battery Park

The Monroe
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cleveland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Studio Apartments | $1,302 | $500 | $8,862 |
| Cleveland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $419 | $9,858 |
| Cleveland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $490 | $10,000+ |
| Cleveland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,979 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Cleveland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,674 | $799 | $8,784 |
| Cleveland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,117 | $950 | $7,889 |
| Cleveland 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,390 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
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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 Lakeland Commons which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Cleveland costs $1,488.
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 5,182 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 $467 which is $1,021 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cleveland.
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