
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $600 (19 Rentals)
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Jefferson, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Jefferson Studio Apartments | $1,062 | $750 | $1,375 |
Jefferson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,161 | $695 | $1,600 |
Jefferson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $960 | $2,200 |
Jefferson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,538 | $1,095 | $4,310 |
Jefferson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,725 | $3,600 | $6,030 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Jefferson Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH.
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Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jefferson area of Cleveland, OH is a Studio unit found at 2275 Warren Rd priced from $750. Ashby Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2275 Warren Rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Ashby Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Norway Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
The Hawthorne | C5 | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, OH
As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $1.96 price per square foot C5 Model at The Hawthorne in the in the Lakewood Heights neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the 2151 Lewis Dr Model at 2151 Lewis Dr, Unit Lower starting at $1,350 with a $1.35 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Hawthorne | C5 | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
2151 Lewis Dr, Unit Lower | 2151 Lewis Dr | 3BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Kamms Premiere Apartments | Triskett | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
2094 Dowd Ave, Unit DOWD REAR | 2094 Dowd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
2275 Warren Rd | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Norway Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Ashby Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Getting Around the Jefferson Neighborhood in Cleveland, OH
Walk Score®
64 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Apartment is $849 at Ashby Terrace.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jefferson Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jefferson is starting from $995 at Norway Apartments.
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