Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakefront Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (59 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Lakefront area of Cleveland.

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Cornerstone Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Apartments

2029 E 40th StCleveland, OH 44103
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Cornerstone Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Apartments

3147 Prospect AveCleveland, OH 44115
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Plaza Suites
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Suites

3206 E Prospect AveCleveland, OH 44115
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Langston Commons
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Langston Commons

3043 Project AveCleveland, OH 44115
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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 ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Lakefront apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$451
Stockbridge Apartments ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDStudio & EfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
2320 LoftsCo-Living 1 BR in 3 BR1BR,1BA$725
Crittenden Court ApartmentsStudio Type AStudio,1BA$815
University StudiosThe FreshmanStudio,1BA$880
Innovation LandingStudio AStudio,1BA$883
Reserve Square*Standard StudioStudio,1BA$946
LIV ClevelandE1Studio,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakefront, OH

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakefront area is the $0.86 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Walker Weeks in the in the Gateway District neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Lakefront apartment is the Suite Style A & B Model at Stonebridge Waterfront starting at $1,410 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Downtown Cleveland 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.
Walker Weeks3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.86
Stonebridge WaterfrontSuite Style A & B2BR,2BA$1.08
The Shoreline1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.24
The Bingham Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.32
The Bradley Building1BDRM 1BA1BR,1BA$1.30
The Lofts at SouthworthTwo Bedroom-322BR,2BA$1.39
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.45
The Residences at 6681 Bed 1 Bath - Euclid Avenue1BR,1BA$1.39
3814 Prospect Ave E, Unit 4023814 Prospect Ave E1BR,1BA$1.13
Huron Square and The Osborn ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lakefront, Cleveland, OH

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Cleveland, OH 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 $949.

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 $5,577.

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 26 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 $1,155 which is $4,422 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakefront.

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