Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Friend Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $500 (67 Rentals)

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property at 4429 E 158th St

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4429 E 158th St

ClevelandOH44128

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property at 4236 E 131st St

$1,150 - $1,400

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4236 E 131st St

ClevelandOH44105
property at 4106 Lee Rd

$1,220

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4106 Lee Rd

ClevelandOH44128
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12900 Hoy Ave
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12900 Hoy Ave

12900 Hoy AveCleveland, OH 44105
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4812 Lee Rd
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4812 Lee Rd

4812 Lee RdCleveland, OH 44128
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Marc Apartments
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Marc Apartments

4733 Lee RdCleveland, OH 44128
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Cheapest Available Friend Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Friend area of Cleveland, OH is a Studio unit found at Valleyfield Apartments priced from $675. Granada Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Friend apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valleyfield Apartments0 X 1Studio,1BA$675
Granada Gardens11x1BR,1BA$725
Bedford CastleSouthgate Manor: One Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Southgate TowersEfficiencyStudio,1BA$830
Sherwood Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Creekside Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 288581BR,1BA$875
Smartland One-3-One ApartmentsOne-3-One - 1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Ellacott Parkway Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$889
Sunnyslope Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath FT1BR,1BA$895
Maple Park2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Friend, OH

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Friend area is the $1.44 price per square foot 35 Ellenwood Ave Model at 35 Ellenwood Ave, Unit 35 Ellenwood Ave in the in the Bedford Heights neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Friend apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Stoneybrook Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Walford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Friend apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
35 Ellenwood Ave, Unit 35 Ellenwood Ave35 Ellenwood Ave3BR,2BA$1.44
Stoneybrook Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Maple Park Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.07
Maple Park2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Maple Park2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Ellacott Parkway Apartments2A2BR,1BA$1.42
Granada Gardens11x1BR,1BA$1.16
Sherwood Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Bedford CastleSouthgate Manor: One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Sunnyslope Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath FT1BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Friend Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Friend?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Friend is at Valleyfield Apartments listed at $675.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Friend Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Friend Apartment is $725 at Granada Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Friend Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Friend is starting from $825 at Granada Gardens.

What is the most affordable Friend Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Friend Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Granada Gardens and starts from $900.

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