Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Side Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (128 Rentals)

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property at 3339 W 84th St

$775 - $900

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3339 W 84th St

ClevelandOH44102
property at 3449 Erin Ave

$845 - $1,250

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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3449 Erin Ave

ClevelandOH44113

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property at 9409 Denison Ave

$1,050 - $1,150

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9409 Denison Ave

ClevelandOH44102
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$1,075 - $1,395

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4300 Apple Ave

ClevelandOH44113

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Cheapest Available Near West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near West Side area of Cleveland, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 4828 Lorain Ave priced from $795. Franklin West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Near West Side apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4828 Lorain Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Franklin WestStudioStudio,1BA$830
96th Street Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Townhouse Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$950
Bender Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
41 WestS2Studio,1BA$959
Via SanaA11BR,1BA$1,046
The Brick Lofts at Historic West TechLecturn Loft - West Tech Terrace - Bookworms Re...1BR,1BA$1,078
Market District Lofts404Studio,1BA$1,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Side, OH

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near West Side area is the $1.25 price per square foot Townhome Model at Chelsea Point in the in the North Broadway neighborhood starting from $2,359. The second greatest value Near West Side apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at Clinton West starting at $2,500 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chelsea PointTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Clinton West2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
The Fairmont Creamery2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.28
7605 Dudley Ave3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.08
1316 W 91st St, Unit #1 - Downstairs1316 W 91st St2BR,1BA$1.13
8706 Denison Ave, Unit Apt.28706 Denison Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
4312 Clinton Ave, Unit North4312 Clinton Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
The Brick Lofts at Historic West TechLecturn Loft - West Tech Terrace - Bookworms Re...1BR,1BA$1.19
Bender Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Townhouse Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near West Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Near West Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Near West Side is at Franklin West listed at $830.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Near West Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Near West Side Apartment is $795 at 4828 Lorain Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Near West Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Near West Side is starting from $995 at Bender Apartments.

What is the most affordable Near West Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Near West Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Via Sana and starts from $1,429.

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