Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Cleveland Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $451 (14 Rentals)

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Arbor Park Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Park Village

3750 Fleming AveCleveland, OH 44115
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Prospect Yard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prospect Yard

1937 Prospect AveCleveland, OH 44115
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Cornerstone Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Apartments

2029 E 40th StCleveland, OH 44103
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Cornerstone Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Apartments

3147 Prospect AveCleveland, OH 44115
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Dixson Hall Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dixson Hall Apartments

3814 Prospect AveCleveland, OH 44115
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Plaza Suites
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Suites

3206 E Prospect AveCleveland, OH 44115
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Langston Commons
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Langston Commons

3043 Project AveCleveland, OH 44115

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Cheapest Available Central Cleveland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Cleveland area of Cleveland, OH is a Studio unit found at Stockbridge Apartments priced from $675. University Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Central Cleveland apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stockbridge Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 39039Studio,1BA$675
University StudiosThe FreshmanStudio,1BA$780
The EdgeEdge 4-Bedroom - 4BF4BR,4BA$805
Life At AgoraStudio DStudio,1BA$919
Innovation LandingStudio GStudio,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Cleveland, OH

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Cleveland area is the $1.40 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Tower Press in the in the Gateway District neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Central Cleveland apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at 2320 Lofts starting at $2,100 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Gateway District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Cleveland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tower Press2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.40
2320 Lofts3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.53
Walker Weeks2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.01
The Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.56
The Residences At Hanna1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.56
Life At Agora1 Bed 1 Bath Loft B (First Floor)1BR,1BA$1.86
Textile Lofts1 BR E1BR,1BA$2.19
The Midtown ApartmentsUnit 1F Balcony1BR,1BA$2.51
2344 Prospect Ave E2344 Prospect Ave EStudio ,1BA$2.06
University StudiosThe FreshmanStudio ,1BA$2.44

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Central Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

Ranked #71

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Cleveland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Cleveland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Cleveland is under $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Cleveland?

The cheapest apartment in Central Cleveland is Stockbridge Apartments which is listed at $805, while the average apartment in Central Cleveland costs $1,282.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central 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 86 regular apartments in Central 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 Central Cleveland?

Cheap apartments in Central Cleveland have an average cost of $838 which is $444 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Cleveland.

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