Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakefront Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $451 (83 Rentals)

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LIV Cleveland
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$902 - $5,225

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Base Rent$902 - $5,225
Total Monthly Price$902 - $5,225
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

LIV Cleveland

1801 E 12th StCleveland, OH 44114
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property at 1577 E 47th St
$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1577 E 47th St

ClevelandOH44103
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Residences at 55
$1,103 - $5,278

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Base Rent$1,103 - $5,278
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Residences at 55

55 Public SqCleveland, OH 44113
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property at 2013 Ontario St
$1,085 - $1,475
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2013 Ontario St

ClevelandOH44115

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$1,200

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1581 E 47th St

ClevelandOH44103

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Flats at East Bank
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$1,339 - $7,548

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Flats at East Bank

1055 Old River RdCleveland, OH 44113
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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. Stockbridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Lakefront apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$451
Stockbridge Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 39039Studio, 1BA$675
University StudiosThe FreshmanStudio, 1BA$780
The EdgeEdge 4-Bedroom - 4BF4BR, 4BA$799
Reserve Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe & Executive1BR, 1BA$870
LIV ClevelandE2Studio, 1BA$902
Life At AgoraStudio AStudio, 1BA$919
Crittenden Court ApartmentsStudio Type CStudio, 1BA$995
Skyline 776S1Studio, 1BA$999
Lofts at 629 Euclidl1-5691BR, 1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakefront, OH

As of September 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakefront area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Apartments at Nautica in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood starting from $2,007. The second greatest value Lakefront apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Tower Press in the Gateway District neighborhood starting at $1,850 with a $1.33 price per square foot. 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.
Apartments at Nautica3 Bed 2 Bath3BR, 2BA$1.32
Tower Press2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.33
Stonebridge WaterfrontSuite Style C2BR, 2BA$1.33
The Shoreline1bd/1ba1BR, 1BA$0.95
The Bingham Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR, 2BA$1.39
Walker Weeks2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1.01
The Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$1.32
Innerbelt Lofts2/22BR, 2BA$1.26
The Bradley Building1 BD 1 BA1BR, 1BA$1.34
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$0.45

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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.

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 $1,020.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakefront?

The cheapest apartment in Lakefront is Stockbridge Apartments which is listed at $805, while the average apartment in Lakefront costs $1,634.

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 169 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 $780 which is $854 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakefront.

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