Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakefront Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (64 Rentals)

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LIV Cleveland
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$902 - $5,225
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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 - $4,732
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Residences at 55

55 Public SqCleveland, OH 44113
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property at 1581 E 47th St

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1581 E 47th St

ClevelandOH44103

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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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Prospect Yard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prospect Yard

1937 Prospect AveCleveland, OH 44115
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Cornerstone Apartments
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Cornerstone Apartments

2029 E 40th StCleveland, OH 44103
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Cornerstone Apartments
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Cornerstone Apartments

3147 Prospect AveCleveland, OH 44115
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Dixson Hall Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dixson Hall Apartments

3814 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 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
Sankofa Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$854
Reserve Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe & Executive1BR,1BA$870
University StudiosThe FreshmanStudio,1BA$880
LIV ClevelandE2Studio,1BA$902
Life At AgoraStudio CStudio,1BA$919
Crittenden Court ApartmentsStudio Type AStudio,1BA$945
Innovation LandingStudio BStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakefront, OH

As of August 12, 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 in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood starting from $2,007. The second greatest value Lakefront apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Bridgeview Apartments starting at $1,999 with a $1.45 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.
Apartments at Nautica3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.32
Bridgeview Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.45
Stonebridge WaterfrontSuite Style A & B2BR,2BA$1.12
Walker Weeks2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.01
The Bingham Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.35
The Bradley Building1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.34
The Lofts at SouthworthTwo Bedroom-312BR,2BA$1.39
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.45
The Residences at 6681 Bed 1 Bath - Euclid Avenue1BR,1BA$1.43
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 $950.

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 $1,625.

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 138 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 $781 which is $844 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakefront.

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