Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakefront Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (84 Rentals)

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The Langston
$799 - $1,585
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 19

The Langston

2303-2303 Chester AveCleveland, OH 44114
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LIV Cleveland
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$949 - $5,272
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

LIV Cleveland

1801 E 12th StCleveland, OH 44114
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Residences at 55
$1,103 - $4,732
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$1,103 - $4,732
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Residences at 55

55 Public SqCleveland, OH 44113
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$1,195

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1133 W 9th St

ClevelandOH44113

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Flats at East Bank
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$1,320 - $7,548
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Flats at East Bank

1055 Old River RdCleveland, OH 44113
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The Standard
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$1,354 - $5,472
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The Standard

99 W Saint Clair AveCleveland, OH 44113
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The Shoreline
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$1,452 - $4,934
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The Shoreline

5455 N Marginal RdCleveland, OH 44114
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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. Sankofa Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $854. Here are the most affordable Lakefront apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$451
Sankofa Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$854
Reserve Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe & Executive1BR,1BA$865
University StudiosThe FreshmanStudio,1BA$880
Lofts at 629 Euclidls-488Studio,1BA$900
LIV ClevelandE2Studio,1BA$949
Crittenden Court ApartmentsStudio Type CStudio,1BA$990
Walker Weeks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Skyline 776S1Studio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakefront, OH

As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakefront area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Bridgeview Apartments in the in the Gateway District neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Lakefront apartment is the 1 BD 1 BA Model at The Bradley Building starting at $1,900 with a $1.42 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.
Bridgeview Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.13
The Bradley Building1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.42
The Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.27
Stonebridge WaterfrontSuite Style A & B2BR,2BA$1.12
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.45
The Residences at 6681 Bed 1 Bath - Euclid Avenue1BR,1BA$1.43
Apartments at Nautica2 Bed 1.5 Bath D2BR,1.5BA$1.35
The Residences At Hanna1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Walker Weeks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Sankofa Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.14

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Lakefront, Cleveland, OH

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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 $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakefront?

The cheapest apartment in Lakefront is Sankofa Village which is listed at $854, while the average apartment in Lakefront costs $2,170.

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 136 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 $771 which is $1,399 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakefront.

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