Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakefront Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (71 Rentals)

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1133 W 9th St

ClevelandOH44113

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Lakefront, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakefront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakefront area of Cleveland, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Prospect Yard priced from $451. 2320 Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Lakefront apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$451
2320 LoftsCo-Living 1 BR in 3 BR1BR,1BA$725
Stockbridge Apartments ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDStudio & EfficiencyStudio,1BA$735
University StudiosThe FreshmanStudio,1BA$880
Domain At ClevelandThe StokesStudio,1BA$910
Perry Payne Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$939
Innerbelt LoftsGorgeous Modern loft studio available for $950!...Studio,1BA$950
Crittenden Court ApartmentsStudio Type CStudio,1BA$955

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakefront, OH

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakefront area is the $0.86 price per square foot 4043 Saint Clair Ave Model at 4043 Saint Clair Ave, Unit UE in the in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Lakefront apartment is the Two bedroom Model at Huron Square and The Osborn Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Gateway District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakefront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4043 Saint Clair Ave, Unit UE4043 Saint Clair Ave3BR,1BA$0.86
Huron Square and The Osborn ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,2BA$1.29
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.45
5379 Saint Clair Ave, Unit Unit 15379 Saint Clair Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
Worthington Square Apartments2032BR,1BA$1.44
The Residences at 6681 Bed 1 Bath - Euclid Avenue1BR,1BA$1.39
The Bradley Building4021BR,1BA$1.38
Walker Weeks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
4033 Saint Clair Ave, Unit UW4033 Saint Clair Ave1BR,1BA$1.21
2344 Prospect Ave E, Unit 2052344 Prospect Ave E1BR,1BA$1.42

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lakefront, Cleveland, OH

Ranked #16

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Cleveland. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Lakefront Neighborhood in Cleveland, OH

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

60 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 Lakefront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lakefront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakefront is under $955.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakefront?

The cheapest apartment in Lakefront is 2320 Lofts which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Lakefront costs $4,479.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakefront?

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 316 regular apartments in Lakefront 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 Lakefront?

Cheap apartments in Lakefront have an average cost of $1,340 which is $3,139 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakefront.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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