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property at 1589 E 32nd St

1589 E 32nd St

ClevelandOH44114

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property at 1133 W 9th St

1133 W 9th St

ClevelandOH44113

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Playhouse Square, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Playhouse Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Playhouse Square area of Cleveland, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Prospect Yard priced from $451. 2320 Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Playhouse Square apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$451
2320 LoftsCo-Living 1 BR in 3 BR1BR,1BA$725
University StudiosThe FreshmanStudio,1BA$880
Domain At ClevelandThe StokesStudio,1BA$910
Lofts at 629 Euclidl1-5861BR,1BA$940
Innerbelt LoftsStudio - 0/1Studio,1BA$950
Perry Payne Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$959
Crittenden Court ApartmentsStudio Type CStudio,1BA$990
Walker Weeks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Playhouse Square, OH

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Playhouse Square area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Worthington Yards in the in the Gateway District neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Playhouse Square apartment is the Two bedroom Model at Huron Square and The Osborn Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Gateway District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Playhouse Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Worthington Yards2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.43
Huron Square and The Osborn ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,2BA$1.29
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.45
Worthington Square Apartments2032BR,1BA$1.44
The Residences at 6681 Bed 1 Bath - Euclid Avenue1BR,1BA$1.39
The Archer Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
The Bradley Building4021BR,1BA$1.38
Walker Weeks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
The Residences At Hanna1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.52
2344 Prospect Ave E, Unit 2052344 Prospect Ave E1BR,1BA$1.42

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States including Playhouse Square, Cleveland, and the greater Cleveland area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Playhouse Square Neighborhood in Cleveland, OH

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

75 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 Playhouse Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Playhouse Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Playhouse Square is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Playhouse Square?

The cheapest apartment in Playhouse Square is 2320 Lofts which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Playhouse Square costs $3,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Playhouse Square?

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 259 regular apartments in Playhouse Square 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 Playhouse Square?

Cheap apartments in Playhouse Square have an average cost of $449 which is $3,251 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Playhouse Square.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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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!