Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (82 Rentals)

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1133 W 9th St

ClevelandOH44113

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Downtown, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$451
2320 LoftsCo-Living 1 BR in 3 BR1BR,1BA$725
Reserve Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe & Executive1BR,1BA$865
University StudiosThe FreshmanStudio,1BA$880
Crittenden Court ApartmentsStudio Type BStudio,1BA$890
LIV ClevelandE2Studio,1BA$902
Domain At ClevelandThe StokesStudio,1BA$910
Perry Payne Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$939
Walker Weeks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, OH

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.24 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Huron Square and The Osborn Apartments in the in the Gateway District neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Downtown 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 Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Huron Square and The Osborn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.24
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.45
Innerbelt Lofts2/22BR,2BA$1.54
Worthington Square Apartments2032BR,1BA$1.44
The Residences at 6681 Bed 1 Bath - Euclid Avenue1BR,1BA$1.39
The Archer Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
The Bradley Building4021BR,1BA$1.38
Walker Weeks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
The Residences At Hanna1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.52
2344 Prospect Ave E, Unit 2052344 Prospect Ave E1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Cleveland, OH

Ranked #17

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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 $995.

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 $2,491.

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 19 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 $324 which is $2,167 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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