Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Side Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (118 Rentals)

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3571 W 69th 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 1 Bed unit found at Sunset Apartments priced from $725. Franklin Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Near West Side apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Franklin Manor1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Franklin WestStudioStudio,1BA$830
96th Street Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
3501 Clinton1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Bender Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
BVQ LoftsSingle1BR,1BA$970
The Brick Lofts at Historic West TechLecturn Loft - West Tech Terrace - Bookworms Re...1BR,1BA$1,019

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Side, OH

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near West Side area is the $1.02 price per square foot 1317 W 61st St Model at 1317 W 61st St, Unit 1317 in the in the Ohio City neighborhood starting from $1,500. 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.
1317 W 61st St, Unit 13171317 W 61st St3BR,1BA$1.02
Columbus Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.01
1849 W 65th St, Unit 11849 W 65th St3BR,1BA$1.20
1967 W 58th St, Unit 31967 W 58th St3BR,1BA$1.25
9703 Denison Ave, Unit Upper East9703 Denison Ave3BR,1BA$1.17
8706 Denison Ave, Unit Apt.28706 Denison Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
4312 Clinton Ave, Unit North4312 Clinton Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
BVQ LoftsDouble (1 Bath)2BR,1BA$1.26
Bender Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
1304 W 102nd St, Unit 3rd floor1304 W 102nd St1BR,1BA$0.97

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near West Side, Cleveland, OH

Ranked #18

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $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 The Brick Lofts at Historic West Tech and starts from $1,649.

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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A Cleveland Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Sandy Baker

Choosing the ideal place to call home in Cleveland may mean selecting a neighborhood that offers excellent access to the freeways or good overall schools for the kids.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.