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property at 1544 E 120th St
$600

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1544 E 120th St

ClevelandOH44106
property at 1011 E 140th St
$650 - $700
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1011 E 140th St

ClevelandOH44110
property at 2219 W 103rd St
$695

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2219 W 103rd St, Unit Up

2219 W 103rd St
ClevelandOH44102
property at 942 Eddy Rd
$697 - $747
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942 Eddy Rd

ClevelandOH44108

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property at 3654 E 53rd St
$775

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3654 E 53rd St, Unit 3

3654 E 53rd St
ClevelandOH44105
property at 3654 E 53rd St
$775

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3654 E 53rd St, Unit 2

3654 E 53rd St
ClevelandOH44105
property at 1583 E 84th St
$795 - $995
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
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1583 E 84th St

ClevelandOH44103

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property at 1442 W 101st St
$800
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1442 W 101st St

ClevelandOH44102

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cleveland, OH

Pricing Updated: 09/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Cleveland, OH area range in price from $419 to $11,437 with an overall median price of $1,476. The three Cleveland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Orange at $875, Friend at $875, and North Randall Village at $875. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cleveland Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Orange$875$725433
Friend$875$650476
North Randall Village$875$665476
Walford$875$665469
Indian Village$875$665475
Puritas-Longmead$922$75054
Highland Hills$924$635488
Warrensville Park$925$635503
North Elyria$937$59511
Brooklyn-Centre$950$69538

Cheapest Available Cleveland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cleveland, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Prospect Yard in the Gateway District neighborhood priced from $451. Eastern Heights Apartments in the East Cleveland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cleveland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$451
Eastern Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Water's EdgeStudioStudio,1BA$628
1765 Noble Realty LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Cecil Arms ApartmentsUnit 105Studio,1BA$675
Stockbridge Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 39039Studio,1BA$675
Lakeland CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$675
Owls NestOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$675
Valleyfield Apartments0 X 1Studio,1BA$675
Maple Highlands Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$680

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cleveland, OH

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cleveland area is the $0.46 price per square foot End Unit Model at Hessler 113 Townhomes in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,140. The second greatest value Cleveland apartment is the 3219 Daisy Ave Model at 3219 Daisy Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,600 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Biddulph and Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cleveland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hessler 113 TownhomesEnd Unit6BR,3.5BA$0.46
3219 Daisy Ave, Unit 13219 Daisy Ave4BR,2BA$0.80
Reserve Overlook*Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be...1BR,1BA$0.60
3737 W 14th St, Unit DN-13737 W 14th St2BR,1BA$0.61
The DrakeThe Hoffman3BR,2BA$0.86
Masonic Towers ApartmentsArtist loft-Studio1BR,1BA$0.53
Ridgefield Manor Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.83
Lafayette Village3 Bedroom Suite3BR,1.5BA$0.84
The Balfour Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.77
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cleveland

What type of rentals are currently available in Cleveland?

There are currently 3188 Apartments for Rent in Cleveland, OH with pricing that ranges from $419 to $11,428. There are also 1006 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cleveland ranging from $500 to $12,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cleveland ranges from $500 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,617.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cleveland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cleveland range from $825 to $10,968, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $500 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

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