Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Cleveland Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (88 Rentals)

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LIV Cleveland
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$949 - $5,272
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LIV Cleveland

1801 E 12th StCleveland, OH 44114
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$1,195 - $1,800

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1133 W 9th St

ClevelandOH44113

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The Dexter
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$1,209 - $2,734
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The Dexter

2800 Franklin BlvdCleveland, OH 44113
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Flats at East Bank
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$1,257 - $7,548
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Flats at East Bank

1055 Old River RdCleveland, OH 44113
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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. Sankofa Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $829. Here are the most affordable Downtown Cleveland apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$451
Sankofa Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$829
Reserve Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe & Executive1BR,1BA$865
University StudiosThe FreshmanStudio,1BA$880
LIV ClevelandE1Studio,1BA$949
Apartments at NauticaStudioStudio,1BA$962
Crittenden Court ApartmentsStudio Type AStudio,1BA$965
Walker Weeks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cleveland, OH

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Cleveland area is the $1.24 price per square foot 506 Model at The Bradley Building in the in the Gateway District neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Downtown Cleveland apartment is the Suite Style A & B Model at Stonebridge Waterfront starting at $1,452 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Downtown Cleveland 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.
The Bradley Building5061BR,1BA$1.24
Stonebridge WaterfrontSuite Style A & B2BR,2BA$1.12
Tower Press2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.53
Worthington Yards1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.45
The Residences at 6681 Bed 1 Bath - Euclid Avenue1BR,1BA$1.43
Apartments at Nautica2 Bed 1.5 Bath D2BR,1.5BA$1.35
The Residences At Hanna1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Walker Weeks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Sankofa Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.10

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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 $995.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Cleveland is Sankofa Village which is listed at $829, 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 184 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 $2,027 which is $5,521 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Cleveland.

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