Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (15 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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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

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$451
Stockbridge Apartments ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDStudio & EfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
University StudiosThe FreshmanStudio,1BA$880
Domain At ClevelandThe StokesStudio,1BA$910
Walker Weeks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The LumenLuminaire Penthouse F33BR,2.5BA$3.59
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 H1BR,1BA$2.02
2344 Prospect Ave E, Unit 2052344 Prospect Ave E1BR,1BA$1.54
Life At AgoraStudio CStudio ,1BA$2.14
Stockbridge Apartments ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDStudio & EfficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.14
University StudiosThe FreshmanStudio ,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

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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