
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (15 Rentals)
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Stockbridge Apartments ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED

Sankofa Village

3814 Prospect Ave E, Unit 305

University Studios

2344 Prospect Ave E, Unit 205

Walker Weeks

Skyline Tower - Income Based for Seniors 62+
Central, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Central Studio Apartments | $1,094 | $695 | $1,375 |
Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $775 | $3,747 |
Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,474 | $451 | $4,891 |
Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,514 | $1,200 | $7,862 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH.
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Cheapest Available Central Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central 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 apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Prospect Yard | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $451 |
Stockbridge Apartments ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED | Studio & Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $695 |
University Studios | The Freshman | Studio,1BA | $880 |
Domain At Cleveland | The Stokes | Studio,1BA | $910 |
Walker Weeks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, OH
As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $3.59 price per square foot Luminaire Penthouse F3 Model at The Lumen in the in the Gateway District neighborhood starting from $5,891. The second greatest value Central 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 apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Lumen | Luminaire Penthouse F3 | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.59 |
Prospect Yard | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.45 |
Innerbelt Lofts | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
Walker Weeks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
The Midtown Apartments | Unit 1F Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
Innovation Landing | 1 Bed 1 Bath H | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
2344 Prospect Ave E, Unit 205 | 2344 Prospect Ave E | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Life At Agora | Studio C | Studio ,1BA | $2.14 |
Stockbridge Apartments ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED | Studio & Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.14 |
University Studios | The Freshman | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
Getting Around the Central Neighborhood in Cleveland, OH
Walk Score®
64 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
62 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central?
The cheapest apartment in Central is Stockbridge Apartments ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Central costs $4,593.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central?
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 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?
Cheap apartments in Central have an average cost of $150 which is $4,443 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central.
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