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1133 W 9th St

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Arbor Park Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Park Village

3750 Fleming AveCleveland, OH 44115
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Cornerstone Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Apartments

3147 Prospect AveCleveland, OH 44115
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Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Cleveland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown 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 Downtown 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
Perry Payne Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$939
Reserve Square*Standard StudioStudio,1BA$946
LIV ClevelandE1Studio,1BA$949
Innerbelt LoftsSpring Leasing Special! Studios for $950/month ...Studio,1BA$950
Walker Weeks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Huron Square and The Osborn ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cleveland, OH

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Cleveland area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at Clinton West in the in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Downtown Cleveland apartment is the 702 Model at The Bradley Building starting at $1,750 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Gateway District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Cleveland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Clinton West2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
The Bradley Building7022BR,1.5BA$1.07
Stonebridge WaterfrontSuite Style A & B2BR,2BA$1.08
The Bingham Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.39
The Lofts at SouthworthTwo Bedroom-322BR,2BA$1.37
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.45
The Residences at 6681 Bed 1 Bath - Euclid Avenue1BR,1BA$1.39
The Residences At Hanna1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Walker Weeks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
2344 Prospect Ave E, Unit 2052344 Prospect Ave E1BR,1BA$1.42

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Cleveland. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Cleveland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Cleveland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Cleveland is under $999.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Cleveland is 2320 Lofts which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Downtown Cleveland costs $5,308.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 20 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Cleveland?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Cleveland have an average cost of $1,033 which is $4,275 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Cleveland.

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