Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cedar Lee Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (152 Rentals)

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Buckwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Buckwood Apartments

2824-2826 E 130th StCleveland, OH 44120
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Hampton Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Apartments

2910 Hampton RdCleveland, OH 44120
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Tudor Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tudor Manor

2865 Hampton RdCleveland, OH 44120
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Cedar Lee - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Cleveland

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Cleveland by our Cleveland, OH Local Expert Sandy Baker. See how it ranks!

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The Biltmore Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Biltmore Building

2441 Overlook RdCleveland, OH 44106
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Plateau
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plateau

12463 Cedar RdCleveland, OH 44106
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Cedar Lee, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cedar Lee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cedar Lee area of Cleveland, OH is a Studio unit found at Kemper House priced from $700. Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Cedar Lee apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kemper HouseStudio: Experience the Charm at Kemper House - ...Studio,1BA$700
Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Lake Park TowerEfficiency, Standard or UpgradeStudio,1BA$744
2515 Kemper RdNewly Renovated Studio Apartments at 13700 Fair...Studio,1BA$758
North Moreland Courts ApartmentsConvenient, Comfortable Living in Shaker Height...1BR,1BA$765
Heights Apartments on OverlookFebruary 2025 Move In Special1BR,1BA$795
Heights Apartments at Cedar FairmountFebruary 2025 Move In Special1BR,1BA$795
2669 Euclid Heights Blvd2626 North Moreland #221BR,1BA$795
Shakertowne Apartments1bd/1bh1BR,1BA$800
Twin FlagsStudioStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cedar Lee, OH

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cedar Lee area is the $0.66 price per square foot 1621 Lee Rd-4 Model at Masonic Towers Apartments in the in the Coventry Village neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Cedar Lee apartment is the 3 Bed/ 2 Bath Model at Monty starting at $1,450 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Shaker Lakes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cedar Lee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Masonic Towers Apartments1621 Lee Rd-41BR,1BA$0.66
Monty3 Bed/ 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.12
CircleEast TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhomes2BR,2.5BA$0.96
The Balfour Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
2205 Edgewood Rd, Unit 2nd2205 Edgewood Rd2BR,1BA$1.11
2778 E 120th St, Unit 22778 E 120th St2BR,1BA$0.95
Shaker Park East ApartmentsPark East 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.03
2814 Hampshire Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.95
2479 E 124th St, Unit 3rd2479 E 124th St1BR,1BA$1.08
12302 Mount Overlook Ave, Unit 12302 Mt Overlook12302 Mount Overlook AveStudio ,1BA$1.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cedar Lee, Cleveland, OH

Ranked #42

Among neighborhoods in Cleveland, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Cleveland. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cedar Lee Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cedar Lee?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cedar Lee is under $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cedar Lee?

The cheapest apartment in Cedar Lee is North Moreland Courts Apartments which is listed at $765, while the average apartment in Cedar Lee costs $2,050.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cedar Lee?

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 24 regular apartments in Cedar Lee 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 Cedar Lee?

Cheap apartments in Cedar Lee have an average cost of $236 which is $1,814 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cedar Lee.

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