
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (67 Rentals)
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Sankofa Village

2344 Prospect Ave E, Unit 205

Reserve Square Apartments

University Studios

LIV Cleveland

Innerbelt Lofts

Perry Payne Apartments

Crittenden Court Apartments

Lofts at 629 Euclid
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Walker Weeks

Huron Square and The Osborn Apartments

Skyline 776

The Athlon

1589 E 32nd St

Mueller Lofts

East 4th Street

Residences at 55

The Residences At Hanna

Ten60 Bolivar
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The Statler

The Residences at 668

The Electric Building

The Grant

Residences at Leader

1133 W 9th St

Shorehaus Lofts

Iconic Living at The 9
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The Bradley Building

The Garfield

The Standard

Euclid Grand

LOFTS of West 9

The Bingham Apartment Homes

The Creswell

The Ivory on Euclid

Residences at 1717

The Terminal Tower Residences
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Tower Press Building

The Lofts at Southworth

The Archer Apartment Homes

The Schofield Residences

1133 W 9th St, Unit 206

The Lumen

The Avenue District Apartments

The May

Prospect Yard

University Commons Apartments
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Downtown, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,141 | $880 | $1,565 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $725 | $7,341 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,284 | $1,125 | $6,250 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,196 | $1,200 | $7,538 |
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There are currently 67 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Cleveland, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Prospect Yard priced from $451. 2320 Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Yard | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $451 |
| 2320 Lofts | Co-Living 1 BR in 3 BR | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| LIV Cleveland | E2 | Studio,1BA | $902 |
| Domain At Cleveland | The Stokes | Studio,1BA | $910 |
| Innerbelt Lofts | Studio - 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Crittenden Court Apartments | Studio Type C | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Lofts at 629 Euclid | ls-544 | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Walker Weeks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Huron Square and The Osborn Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, OH
As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Worthington Yards in the in the Gateway District neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Bridgeview Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Gateway District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington Yards | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Bridgeview Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| 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 |
| Huron Square and The Osborn Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Walker Weeks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 2344 Prospect Ave E, Unit 205 | 2344 Prospect Ave E | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, Cleveland, OH
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Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is 2320 Lofts which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $2,499.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 236 regular apartments in Downtown 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?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $516 which is $1,983 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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