
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Cleveland Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (75 Rentals)
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Stockbridge Apartments

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4031 Saint Clair Ave, Unit 202

2320 Lofts

2344 Prospect Ave E

Sankofa Village

University Studios

Reserve Square Apartments

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LIV Cleveland

Lofts at 629 Euclid
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Residences at Leader

Perry Payne Apartments

Crittenden Court Apartments

Walker Weeks

The Athlon

Hingetown Lofts

Mueller Lofts

Textile Lofts

Residences at 55

Iconic Living at The 9
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3645 Prospect Ave E

East 4th Street

The Bulkley

Worthington Square Apartments

Bridgeview Apartments

Ten60 Bolivar

Innerbelt Lofts

The Residences at 668
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The Lofts at Southworth

The Electric Building

The Garfield

Skyline 776

Liberty Lofts

1133 W 9th St

Clinton West

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The Creswell
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408 W St Clair Ave

The Bradley Building

LOFTS of West 9

Ivory on Euclid

Church + State

The Bingham Apartment Homes

The Collins

Residences at 1717

The Terminal Tower Residences

Tower Press
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Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Cleveland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Cleveland Studio Apartments | $1,184 | $695 | $1,926 |
| Downtown Cleveland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $490 | $3,671 |
| Downtown Cleveland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,314 | $1,125 | $6,250 |
| Downtown Cleveland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,634 | $1,200 | $6,445 |
| Downtown Cleveland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,548 | $7,548 | $7,548 |
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There are currently 75 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Cleveland Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH.
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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 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Downtown Cleveland apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Yard | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $451 |
| Stockbridge Apartments | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 39039 | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| 2320 Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| University Studios | The Freshman | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| LIV Cleveland | E1 | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Crittenden Court Apartments | Studio Type C | Studio,1BA | $960 |
| Walker Weeks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cleveland, OH
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Cleveland area is the $1.42 price per square foot 2 bd Model at Hingetown Lofts in the in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Downtown Cleveland apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Tower Press starting at $1,850 with a $1.52 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hingetown Lofts | 2 bd | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Tower Press | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Stonebridge Waterfront | Suite Style D | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Prospect Yard | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.45 |
| Worthington Square Apartments | 203 | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| The Residences at 668 | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Euclid Avenue | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| The Bradley Building | 402 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Residences At Hanna | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Walker Weeks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 4031 Saint Clair Ave, Unit 202 | 4031 Saint Clair Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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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 $995.
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 $7,548.
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 251 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 $2,102 which is $5,446 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Cleveland.
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