Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hills Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (85 Rentals)

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957 Parkway Rd

ClevelandOH44108

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843 Rondel Rd

ClevelandOH44110
property at 509 E 143rd St

509 E 143rd St

ClevelandOH44110

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Hruby Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hruby Apartments

10722 Lee AveCleveland, OH 44106
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Marlboro House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marlboro House

14815-14835 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44112
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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 Crystal Tower priced from $697. Lake Park Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $744. Here are the most affordable Forest Hills apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crystal Tower1 Bed 1 Bath Standard1BR,1BA$697
Lake Park TowerEfficiency, Standard or UpgradeStudio,1BA$744
Helena Apartments1 Bed 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
The Balfour Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Overlook Manor1 bed1BR,1BA$900
The Longfellow Senior Housing (62+)The Henry1BR,1BA$914
2814 Hampshire Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hills, OH

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Hills area is the $0.96 price per square foot Two Bedroom Townhomes Model at CircleEast Townhomes in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,250. 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.
CircleEast TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhomes2BR,2.5BA$0.96
The Balfour Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Masonic Towers Apartments1625-103BR,1BA$1.14
2814 Hampshire Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.95
Maycourt ApartmentsMaycourt: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1.20
Overlook Manor2 bed2BR,1BA$1.25
10125 Born Ave, Unit 410125 Born Ave1BR,1BA$0.84
1821 Alcoy Rd, Unit 31821 Alcoy Rd1BR,1BA$0.94
Crystal Tower1 Bed 1 Bath Junior1BR,1BA$1.34
1609 Holyrood Rd, Unit 1609 Holyrood-3rd floor1609 Holyrood Rd1BR,1BA$1.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Hills, Cleveland, OH

Ranked #83

Among neighborhoods in Cleveland, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $950.

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

The cheapest apartment in Forest Hills is Crystal Tower which is listed at $697, while the average apartment in Forest Hills costs $1,850.

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 31 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 $347 which is $1,503 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Hills.

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