
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Cleveland Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (42 Rentals)
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5814 Prosser Ave

Stockbridge Apartments

6721 Edna Ave

2344 Prospect Ave E

Sankofa Village

1366 E 45th St

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1438 E 45th St
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1842 Crawford Rd

1563 E 47th St

University Studios

Lexington Village Apartments

1550 E 49th St

1579 E 32nd St, Unit Up, Unit Up

Life At Agora

Innovation Landing
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2216 E 82nd St

2213 E 82nd St

Walker Weeks

Textile Lofts

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1600 E 49th St

3645 Prospect Ave E

The Residences At Hanna

Foundry Lofts
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Arbor Park Village

Prospect Yard

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Cornerstone Apartments
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Langston Commons

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Rainbow Place
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Offset Lofts

2125 Superior Living
Midtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown Cleveland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Cleveland Studio Apartments | $895 | $675 | $1,300 |
| Midtown Cleveland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,430 | $650 | $2,450 |
| Midtown Cleveland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,905 | $475 | $3,230 |
| Midtown Cleveland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,402 | $945 | $6,365 |
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Cheapest Available Midtown Cleveland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Cleveland 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 $829. Here are the most affordable Midtown Cleveland apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Yard | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $451 |
| Sankofa Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| University Studios | The Freshman | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Lexington Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Life At Agora | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $919 |
| Walker Weeks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Residences At Hanna | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,132 |
| Foundry Lofts | Studio B | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Innerbelt Lofts | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Cleveland, OH
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Cleveland area is the $1.63 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 2320 Lofts in the in the Gateway District neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Midtown Cleveland apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Lofts starting at $1,575 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Gateway District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Cleveland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2320 Lofts | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| The Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Tower Press | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Prospect Yard | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.45 |
| The Residences At Hanna | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Walker Weeks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Life At Agora | 1 Bed 1 Bath Loft A (First Floor) | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Sankofa Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
| Lexington Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 1438 E 45th St | 1438 E 45th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Cleveland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Cleveland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Cleveland is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Cleveland?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown Cleveland is Sankofa Village which is listed at $829, while the average apartment in Midtown Cleveland costs $1,999.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown Cleveland?
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 61 regular apartments in Midtown Cleveland 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 Midtown Cleveland?
Cheap apartments in Midtown Cleveland have an average cost of $474 which is $1,525 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Cleveland.
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