Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (28 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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Offset Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Offset Lofts

3800 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44115
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The Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts

2010-2020 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44115

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Emeritus House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Emeritus House

4450 Cedar AveCleveland, OH 44103
Senior Living
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Cornerstone Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Apartments

2029 E 40th StCleveland, OH 44103
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Langston Commons
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Langston Commons

3043 Project AveCleveland, OH 44115
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The Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts

1900 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44115
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Cedar Estates
Studio Apartments

Cedar Estates

2302 Central AveCleveland, OH 44115
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Cedar Extension Hi-Rise
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Extension Hi-Rise

2320 E 30th StCleveland, OH 44115
Senior Living
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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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2097 E 46th St
Studio Apartments

2097 E 46th St

2097 E 46th StCleveland, OH 44103
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Montana Building
Studio Apartments

Montana Building

3604-3606 Prospect AveCleveland, OH 44115
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Fenn Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fenn Tower

1983 E 24th StCleveland, OH 44115
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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 $735. Here are the most affordable Central apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$451
Stockbridge Apartments ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDStudio & EfficiencyStudio,1BA$735
University StudiosThe FreshmanStudio,1BA$880
Domain At ClevelandThe StokesStudio,1BA$910
Innerbelt LoftsGorgeous Modern loft studio available for $950!...Studio,1BA$950
Innovation LandingStudio BStudio,1BA$990
Walker Weeks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Life At AgoraStudio DStudio,1BA$1,146
The Midtown ApartmentsOAStudio,1BA$1,173
The LumenAccent A2.21BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, OH

As of October 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $3.86 price per square foot Orchestra Penthouse F2 Model at The Lumen in the in the Gateway District neighborhood starting from $6,605. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The LumenOrchestra Penthouse F23BR,2BA$3.86
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.45
Innerbelt Lofts2/22BR,2BA$1.54
Walker Weeks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
The Midtown ApartmentsUnit 1F Balcony1BR,1BA$2.51
Innovation Landing1 Bed 1 Bath D1BR,1BA$2.43
Life At AgoraStudio CStudio ,1BA$2.14
Stockbridge Apartments ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDStudio & EfficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.26
University StudiosThe FreshmanStudio ,1BA$2.75
Domain At ClevelandThe Skyline1BR,1BA$6.47

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

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 $1,399.

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 $795, while the average apartment in Central costs $5,930.

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 8 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 $5,780 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central.

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