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12506 Union Ave, Unit 3
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12506 Union Ave, Unit 3

12506 Union AveCleveland, OH 44105
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property at 3366 E 130th St

$950 - $1,300

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3366 E 130th St

ClevelandOH44120

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$850 - $1,000

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2793 E 125th St

ClevelandOH44120

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Ludlow, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ludlow Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ludlow area of Cleveland, OH is a Studio unit found at Shaker Park East Apartments priced from $624. Kemper House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Ludlow apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shaker Park East ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$624
Kemper HouseStudio: Experience the Charm at Kemper House - ...Studio,1BA$700
Lakemore1 bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Shakertowne Apartments1bd/1bh1BR,1BA$800
2932 S Moreland Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$875
Shaker House & Shaker Town HouseShaker 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type C1BR,1BA$889
The Exeter1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
2572-2576 Kemper Rd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ludlow, OH

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ludlow area is the $0.86 price per square foot The Hoffman Model at The Drake in the in the Ludlow neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Ludlow apartment is the 3392 Colwyn Rd Model at 3392 Colwyn Rd, Unit Upper unit starting at $1,300 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Woodland Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ludlow apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The DrakeThe Hoffman3BR,2BA$0.86
3392 Colwyn Rd, Unit Upper unit3392 Colwyn Rd3BR,1BA$0.87
Riviera Manor2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 664892BR,2BA$0.98
Moreland Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Van Aken Villas2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Shaker Lake ApartmentsSpacious 2-Bedroom, 1-Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.09
12506 Union Ave, Unit 312506 Union Ave2BR,1BA$1.12
2572-2576 Kemper Rd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.13
2782 E 126th St, Unit downstairs2782 E 126th St1BR,1BA$0.87
Lakemore1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ludlow Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ludlow?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ludlow is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ludlow?

The cheapest apartment in Ludlow is Lakemore which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Ludlow costs $2,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ludlow?

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 3 regular apartments in Ludlow 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 Ludlow?

Cheap apartments in Ludlow have an average cost of $825 which is $1,875 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ludlow.

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