Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hills Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (106 Rentals)

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property at 8311 Decker Ave

8311 Decker Ave

ClevelandOH44103

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property at 509 E 143rd St

509 E 143rd St

ClevelandOH44110
property at 946 E 79th St

946 E 79th St

ClevelandOH44103

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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property at 974 Eddy Rd

974 Eddy Rd

ClevelandOH44108

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Forest Hills, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Hills area of Cleveland, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Eastern Heights Apartments priced from $595. Crystal Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $633. Here are the most affordable Forest Hills apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eastern Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Crystal Tower1 Bed 1 Bath Junior w balcony1BR,1BA$633
2191 East 83rd Cleveland, 441031BR 1BA1BR,1BA$700
Lake Park TowerEfficiency, Standard or UpgradeStudio,1BA$744
Masonic Towers Apartments3125 Whitehorn1BR,1BA$775
The Marloes Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
The Balfour Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hills, OH

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Hills area is the $0.84 price per square foot 15987 Nelamere Rd Model at 15987 Nelamere Rd, Unit 1 in the in the Caledonia neighborhood starting from $960. The second greatest value Forest Hills apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at The Balfour Apartments starting at $875 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Coventry Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
15987 Nelamere Rd, Unit 115987 Nelamere Rd2BR,1BA$0.84
The Balfour Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Masonic Towers Apartments1625-103BR,1BA$0.90
2814 Hampshire Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.95
1950 Nelawood Rd, Unit 75-2011950 Nelawood Rd2BR,1BA$1.13
1185 E 123rd St, Unit 31185 E 123rd St2BR,1BA$0.93
The Marloes Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Eastern Heights Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
2191 East 83rd Cleveland, 441031BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.00
1821 Alcoy Rd, Unit 31821 Alcoy Rd1BR,1BA$1.04

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Local Expert's Guide to The Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Cleveland

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Hills, Cleveland, OH

Ranked #42

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Ohio and customized analysis for Northeastern Cleveland. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Forest Hills Neighborhood in Cleveland, OH

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Forest Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Hills is under $875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Forest Hills is Eastern Heights Apartments which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Forest Hills costs $8,069.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Hills?

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 38 regular apartments in Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills?

Cheap apartments in Forest Hills have an average cost of $279 which is $7,790 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Hills.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Cleveland Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Sandy Baker

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.