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property at 12029 Griffing Ave

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12029 Griffing Ave, Unit 3

12029 Griffing Ave
ClevelandOH44120

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property at 1130 E 68th St

$750

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1130 E 68th St, Unit 1

1130 E 68th St
ClevelandOH44103
property at 3430 Beechwood Ave

$800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3430 Beechwood Ave, Unit Upper

3430 Beechwood Ave
Cleveland HeightsOH44118

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property at 2219 W 103rd St

$825

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2219 W 103rd St, Unit Up

2219 W 103rd St
ClevelandOH44102

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property at 2791 E 127th St

$850

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2791 E 127th St, Unit DOWN

2791 E 127th St
ClevelandOH44120

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Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cleveland, OH

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Cleveland, OH area range in price from $595 to $12,000 with an overall median price of $2,447. The three Cleveland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Robin Park at $700, South Elyria at $700, and South Hills at $1,175. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cleveland Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Robin Park$975$7004
South Elyria$975$7004
South Hills$1,175$1,1751
Asia Town$1,250$8755
North Elyria$1,272$7493
Eadie$1,350$65029
Newell Creek$1,350$9991
Northeast Shores$1,395$90014
East 185th$1,422$9258
Waterloo Arts District$1,422$1,3953

Cheapest Available Cleveland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cleveland, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Nobility Court in the Bexley Park neighborhood priced from $419. Prospect Yard in the Gateway District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $451. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cleveland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nobility CourtA2 30%-S8111BR,1BA$419
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$451
Eastern Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Noble Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$650
Shaker UniversityStudio ApartmentsStudio,1BA$650
The VistaJunior1BR,1BA$660
2515 Kemper RdNewly Renovated Studio Apartments at 13700 Fair...Studio,1BA$675
Lakeland CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$675
Owls NestOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cleveland, OH

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cleveland area is the $0.34 price per square foot 4219 Brooklyn Ave Model at 4219 Brooklyn Ave, Unit 1-DWN in the in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Cleveland apartment is the 1974 Nelawood Rd Model at 1974 Nelawood Rd, Unit 1974 Nelawood Rd starting at $850 with a $0.40 price per square foot in the East Cleveland 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.
4219 Brooklyn Ave, Unit 1-DWN4219 Brooklyn Ave2BR,1BA$0.34
1974 Nelawood Rd, Unit 1974 Nelawood Rd1974 Nelawood Rd2BR,1BA$0.40
2226 Bellfield Ave, Unit 12226 Bellfield Ave6BR,2.5BA$0.36
3418 W 45th St, Unit #23418 W 45th St2BR,1BA$0.64
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
Masonic Towers ApartmentsArtist loft-Studio1BR,1BA$0.53
15220 Saranac Rd, Unit Unit 215220 Saranac Rd3BR,1BA$0.73
Crystal Tower1 Bed 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$0.66
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.45

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cleveland

What type of rentals are currently available in Cleveland?

There are currently 3056 Apartments for Rent in Cleveland, OH with pricing that ranges from $419 to $10,968. There are also 917 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cleveland ranging from $595 to $12,000.

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 $595 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,969.

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 $800 to $10,968, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $4,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,125 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $805.

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