Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Hills Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $500 (68 Rentals)

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property at 3928 Strandhill Rd

$1,500

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

3928 Strandhill Rd

ClevelandOH44128
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4812 Lee Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

4812 Lee Rd

4812 Lee RdCleveland, OH 44128
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Marc Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marc Apartments

4733 Lee RdCleveland, OH 44128
Senior Living
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property at 4287 E 162nd St

$1,450

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$1,450

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4287 E 162nd St

ClevelandOH44128

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property at 3579 Riedham Rd

$1,200 - $1,600

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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3579 Riedham Rd

Shaker HeightsOH44120
property at 3609 Strandhill Rd

$1,295 - $1,595

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3609 Strandhill Rd

Shaker HeightsOH44122
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The Hiatus
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$1,299 - $2,899
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The Hiatus

3800 Park East DrBeachwood, OH 44122
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Highlander
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highlander

4337 Clarkwood PkyWarrensville Heights, OH 44128
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Emerick Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emerick Manor

4671-4681 Country LnWarrensville Heights, OH 44128
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Country Club Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club Apartments

3290 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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The Exeter
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Exeter

16345 Van Aken BlvdShaker Heights, OH 44120
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Fairway-Marchmont Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway-Marchmont Terrace

3310 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Shaker Gateway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shaker Gateway

3610 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Colton House Golf View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colton House Golf View

3363 Warrensville Center RdBeachwood, OH 44122
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Chagrin Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chagrin Place

3439-3441 W Brainard RdWoodmere, OH 44122
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Shaker Park Manor
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shaker Park Manor

19220 Van Aken BlvdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Highland Hills, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highland Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Hills area of Cleveland, OH is a Studio unit found at Chagrin Place priced from $825. Randall Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Highland Hills apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chagrin PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$825
Randall Park ApartmentsSTUDIO/1 BATH (REC BLDG)Studio,1BA$845
Ellacott Parkway Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$889
Van Aken Villas1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$919
Beechmont Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Executive Club2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,075
Shaker CrossingOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Shaker Norwood2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,200
Uptown Shaker ApartmentsSpring Special April and May 20261BR,1BA$1,250
Almar Arms2 Bedroom 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Hills, OH

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Hills area is the $1.31 price per square foot 3653 Winchell Rd Model at 3653 Winchell Rd in the in the Walford neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Highland Hills apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Oliver House starting at $1,347 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Walford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3653 Winchell Rd3653 Winchell Rd5BR,3BA$1.31
Oliver House2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Beachwood ApartmentsC2BR,2BA$1.52
Uptown ShakerSpring Special April and May 20261BR,1BA$1.24
Shaker Norwood2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.20
Almar Arms2 Bedroom 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.43
Uptown Shaker ApartmentsSpring Special April and May 20261BR,1BA$1.49
Van Aken Villas1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Executive Club2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.54
Ellacott Parkway Apartments2A2BR,1BA$1.42

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Highland Hills, Cleveland, OH

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Ohio including Highland Hills, Cleveland, and the greater Cleveland area. 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 proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Highland Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland Hills is under $1,250.

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

The cheapest apartment in Highland Hills is Ellacott Parkway Apartments which is listed at $889, while the average apartment in Highland Hills costs $2,175.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland 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 6 regular apartments in Highland 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 Highland Hills?

Cheap apartments in Highland Hills have an average cost of $559 which is $1,616 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Hills.

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