Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $600 (15 Rentals)

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Las Colinas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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13170 Puritas AveCleveland, OH 44135
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14305 Lorain AveCleveland, OH 44111
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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14590 Lorain AveCleveland, OH 44111
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2275 Warren Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2275 Warren Rd

2275 Warren RdLakewood, OH 44107
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Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jefferson area of Cleveland, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at West 159th Apartments priced from $795. Freelander has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West 159th Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Freelander1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 346971BR,1BA$815
Norway Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
15277 Triskett Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, OH

As of February 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $1.42 price per square foot 2075 Lewis Dr Model at 2075 Lewis Dr, Unit 2075 Lewis in the in the Downtown Lakewood neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the 2102 Chesterland Ave Model at 2102 Chesterland Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,300 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Downtown Lakewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2075 Lewis Dr, Unit 2075 Lewis2075 Lewis Dr3BR,1BA$1.42
2102 Chesterland Ave, Unit 22102 Chesterland Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
Kamms Premiere ApartmentsTriskett1BR,1BA$0.98
Norway Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.62
Freelander1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 342161BR,1BA$1.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson?

The cheapest apartment in Jefferson is West 159th Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Jefferson costs $3,369.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jefferson?

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 2 regular apartments in Jefferson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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