Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cedar Lee Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (194 Rentals)

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property at 1909 Coltman Rd

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1909 Coltman Rd, Unit 1

1909 Coltman Rd
ClevelandOH44106
property at 2902 E 123rd St

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2902 E 123rd St

ClevelandOH44120

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property at 2654 E 130th St

$1,200

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2654 E 130th St

ClevelandOH44120
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Coventry House Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coventry House Apartments

1500-1502 Coventry RdCleveland, OH 44118
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Buckwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Buckwood Apartments

2824-2826 E 130th StCleveland, OH 44120
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Hampton Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Apartments

2910 Hampton RdCleveland, OH 44120
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Tudor Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tudor Manor

2865 Hampton RdCleveland, OH 44120
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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 2515 Kemper Rd priced from $675. Kemper House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Cedar Lee apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2515 Kemper RdNewly Renovated Studio Apartments at 13700 Fair...Studio,1BA$675
Kemper HouseStudio: Experience the Charm at Kemper House - ...Studio,1BA$700
Lake Park TowerEfficiency, Standard or UpgradeStudio,1BA$744
Lakemore1 bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Masonic Towers ApartmentsArtist loft-Studio1BR,1BA$795
Lakeview1 Bed1BR,1BA$800
Shakertowne Apartments1bd/1bh1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cedar Lee, OH

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cedar Lee area is the $0.35 price per square foot 1986 E 124th Pl Model at 1986 E 124th Pl in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $725. The second greatest value Cedar Lee 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 Cedar Lee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1986 E 124th Pl1986 E 124th Pl4BR,2BA$0.35
2226 Bellfield Ave, Unit 12226 Bellfield Ave6BR,2.5BA$0.36
Reserve Overlook*Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be...1BR,1BA$0.60
Masonic Towers ApartmentsArtist loft-Studio1BR,1BA$0.53
2549 Edgehill Rd, Unit no. 32549 Edgehill Rd1BR,1BA$0.94
The Balfour Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.77
Moreland Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
2814 Hampshire Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.95
2513 E 126th St, Unit Close to Shaker Square2513 E 126th St1BR,1BA$1.06
2782 E 126th St, Unit downstairs2782 E 126th St1BR,1BA$0.87

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Cedar Lee, Cleveland, OH

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Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 Lakemore which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Cedar Lee costs $35,888.

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 21 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 $134 which is $35,754 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cedar Lee.

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