Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Cleveland Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (22 Rentals)

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Arbor Park Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Park Village

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

Prospect Yard

1937 Prospect AveCleveland, OH 44115
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  • Low Income
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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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Offset Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Offset Lofts

3800 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44115

Central Cleveland, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Cleveland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Cleveland area of Cleveland, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Prospect Yard priced from $451. Stockbridge Apartments ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Central Cleveland apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$451
Stockbridge Apartments ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDStudio & EfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
2320 LoftsCo-Living 1 BR in 3 BR1BR,1BA$725
University StudiosThe FreshmanStudio,1BA$880
Domain At ClevelandThe StokesStudio,1BA$910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Cleveland, OH

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Cleveland area is the $1.62 price per square foot 2 Story 1 Bedroom Model at Tower Press Building in the in the Gateway District neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Central Cleveland apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Prospect Yard starting at $451 with a $0.45 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 Press Building2 Story 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.45
Innerbelt Lofts2/22BR,2BA$1.54
3814 Prospect Ave E, Unit 3053814 Prospect Ave E1BR,1BA$1.13
Walker Weeks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
2125 Superior Living1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.56
2320 LoftsOne BR, 1 BA #1101BR,1BA$1.88
The Residences At Hanna1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.52
Innovation Landing1 Bed 1 Bath H1BR,1BA$2.02
2344 Prospect Ave E, Unit 2052344 Prospect Ave E1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

Ranked #53

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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 $1,099.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Cleveland is 2320 Lofts which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Central Cleveland costs $2,262.

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 9 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 $102 which is $2,160 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Cleveland.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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