Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ohio City Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $700 (91 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ohio City area of Cleveland.

property at 3449 Erin Ave

$845 - $1,250

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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3449 Erin Ave

ClevelandOH44113
property at 3404 Walton Ave

$950 - $1,150

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3404 Walton Ave

ClevelandOH44113

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property at 2604 W 27th St

$1,175 - $1,475

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2604 W 27th St

ClevelandOH44113
property at 1133 W 9th St

$1,195 - $1,800

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1133 W 9th St

ClevelandOH44113

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Flats at East Bank
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$1,332 - $7,548
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$1,292 - $7,508
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Flats at East Bank

1055 Old River RdCleveland, OH 44113
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The Dexter
$1,359 - $2,734
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$1,359 - $2,734

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$1,359 - $2,734
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The Dexter

2800 Franklin BlvdCleveland, OH 44113
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The Standard
$1,414 - $5,672
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$1,391 - $5,649
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The Standard

99 W Saint Clair AveCleveland, OH 44113
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1331 W 65th St, Unit 102
$1,450
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1331 W 65th St, Unit 102

1331 W 65th StCleveland, OH 44102
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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 Studio unit found at Franklin West priced from $830. Crittenden Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable Ohio City apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin WestStudioStudio,1BA$830
Crittenden Court ApartmentsStudio Type CStudio,1BA$930
Apartments at NauticaStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
TREOStudio AStudio,1BA$1,105
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,129
Perry Payne Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,199
Market District Lofts404Studio,1BA$1,215
Edge 32#11BR,1BA$1,220
Church + StateSartreStudio,1BA$1,230
BVQ LoftsSingle1BR,1BA$1,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ohio City, OH

As of March 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ohio City area is the $1.08 price per square foot Suite Style A & B Model at Stonebridge Waterfront in the in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood starting from $1,410. The second greatest value Ohio City apartment is the 2 bd Model at Hingetown Lofts starting at $1,850 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Downtown Cleveland 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.
Stonebridge WaterfrontSuite Style A & B2BR,2BA$1.08
Hingetown Lofts2 bd2BR,2BA$1.42
1794 W 54th St1794 W 54th St2BR,1BA$0.97
4312 Clinton Ave, Unit North4312 Clinton Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
2967 W 38th St4 Bed 1 Bath4BR,1BA$1.28
1973 W 44th St, Unit Second Floor1973 W 44th St2BR,1BA$1.48
Worthington Square Apartments2032BR,1BA$1.44
BVQ LoftsSingle1BR,1BA$1.33
The Bradley Building4021BR,1BA$1.38
3063 W 47th St3 Bed3BR,1BA$1.44

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Ohio City, Cleveland, OH

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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 $1,245.

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

The cheapest apartment in Ohio City is Franklin West which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Ohio City costs $5,389.

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 66 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 $745 which is $4,644 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ohio City.

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