Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $1,500 (4 Rentals)

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property at 1237 Washington Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1237 Washington Ave, Unit 412

1237 Washington Ave
ClevelandOH44113
property at 140 Public Square

$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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140 Public Square, Unit 403

140 Public Square
ClevelandOH44114

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Downtown, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, OH

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.40 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Tower Press in the in the Gateway District neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at 2320 Lofts starting at $2,100 with a $1.53 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.
Tower Press2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.40
2320 Lofts3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.53
The StatlerTwo Bedroom Suite Series 242BR,2BA$1.48
Walker Weeks2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.01
The Bingham Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.35
Innerbelt Lofts2/22BR,2BA$1.26
The Bradley Building1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.34
The Lofts at SouthworthTwo Bedroom-312BR,2BA$1.39
Worthington Square Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.48
The Residences at 6681 Bed 1 Bath - Euclid Avenue1BR,1BA$1.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 106 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, OH with pricing that ranges from $780 to $6,865. There are also 6 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,495 to $4,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $1,495 to $4,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,264.

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