
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central area of Cleveland.


The Lumen

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Walker Weeks

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2344 Prospect Ave E, Unit 205

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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 | $984 | $715 | $1,372 |
Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,720 | $775 | $7,341 |
Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,538 | $1,095 | $4,891 |
Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,520 | $1,200 | $7,238 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 24 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 July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $3.67 price per square foot Luminaire Penthouse F3 Model at The Lumen in the in the Gateway District neighborhood starting from $6,018. 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 | $3.67 |
Prospect Yard | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.45 |
Walker Weeks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Innerbelt Lofts | Gorgeous Loft style 1 bedroom/1 bathroom - $115... | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
The Midtown Apartments | Unit 1F Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
Innovation Landing | 1 Bed 1 Bath H | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
Life At Agora | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.93 |
2344 Prospect Ave E, Unit 205 | 2344 Prospect Ave E | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central is at Stockbridge Apartments ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED listed at $695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Apartment is $775 at Stockbridge Apartments ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central is starting from $451 at Prospect Yard.
What is the most affordable Central Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Walker Weeks and starts from $1,725.
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