Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ohio City Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $700 (100 Rentals)

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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 1133 W 9th St

$1,150 - $2,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1133 W 9th St

ClevelandOH44113

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The Dexter
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$1,209 - $2,734
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$1,209 - $2,734
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$1,209 - $2,734
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The Dexter

2800 Franklin BlvdCleveland, OH 44113
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Flats at East Bank
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$1,325 - $7,548
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$1,325 - $7,548
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Flats at East Bank

1055 Old River RdCleveland, OH 44113
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The Standard
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$1,424 - $5,672
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Standard

99 W Saint Clair AveCleveland, OH 44113
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Ohio City, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ohio City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ohio City 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 Ohio City apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4828 Lorain Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Franklin WestStudioStudio,1BA$830
Bender Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
41 WestS2Studio,1BA$959
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,175
Liberty Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Perry Payne Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,199
Apartments at Nautica1 Bed 1.5 Bath Loft - 2 Story1BR,1BA$1,210
Market District Lofts404Studio,1BA$1,215
Edge 32#11BR,1BA$1,220

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ohio City, OH

As of May 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ohio City area is the $1.38 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at Clinton West in the in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Ohio City apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Fairmont Creamery starting at $2,300 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Ohio City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ohio City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Clinton West2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
The Fairmont Creamery2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.28
Apartments at Nautica3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.32
The Bradley Building5061BR,1BA$1.24
Stonebridge WaterfrontSuite Style A & B2BR,2BA$1.12
The Bingham Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.35
4312 Clinton Ave, Unit North4312 Clinton Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
Worthington Yards1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Bender Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
4828 Lorain Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Ohio and customized analysis for Cleveland, Ohio. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ohio City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ohio City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ohio City is under $1,220.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ohio City?

The cheapest apartment in Ohio City is 4828 Lorain Ave which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Ohio City costs $6,112.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ohio City?

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 41 regular apartments in Ohio City 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 Ohio City?

Cheap apartments in Ohio City have an average cost of $648 which is $5,464 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ohio City.

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