Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Side Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (100 Rentals)

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property at 6818 Lorain Ave

6818 Lorain Ave

ClevelandOH44102

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property at 3136 W 50th St

3136 W 50th St

ClevelandOH44102
property at 7501 Berry Ave

7501 Berry Ave

ClevelandOH44102

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property at 1873 W 47th St

1873 W 47th St

ClevelandOH44102

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Near West Side, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near West Side area of Cleveland, OH is a Studio unit found at Franklin Manor priced from $649. Sunset Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Near West Side apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin ManorStudioStudio,1BA$649
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Franklin WestStudioStudio,1BA$830
96th Street Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
3501 Clinton1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Bender Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
41 WestS1Studio,1BA$959

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Side, OH

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near West Side area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2 bd Model at Hingetown Lofts in the in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Near West Side apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Columbus Lofts starting at $1,299 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Gateway District 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.
Hingetown Lofts2 bd2BR,2BA$1.46
Columbus Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.01
The Brick Lofts at Historic West TechHistory Hall - Mascot Manor - Tech Tower - Home...2BR,2BA$1.21
1973 W 44th St, Unit Second Floor1973 W 44th St2BR,1BA$1.53
4511 Fenwick Ave, Unit Up4511 Fenwick Ave3BR,1BA$1.50
BVQ LoftsSingle1BR,1BA$1.14
Bender Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
1304 W 102nd St, Unit 3rd floor1304 W 102nd St1BR,1BA$1.35
96th Street Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
4312 Clinton Ave, Unit West4312 Clinton Ave1BR,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near West Side, Cleveland, OH

Ranked #14

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Cleveland. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Near West Side Neighborhood in Cleveland, OH

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Manor listed at $649.

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 $725 at Sunset Apartments.

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 $895 at Sunset 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 SoHo Lofts and starts from $2,000.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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