Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Public Square Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (56 Rentals)

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LIV Cleveland
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$949 - $5,272
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LIV Cleveland

1801 E 12th StCleveland, OH 44114
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Residences at 55
$1,103 - $4,732
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Residences at 55

55 Public SqCleveland, OH 44113
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The Standard
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$1,354 - $5,472
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Standard

99 W Saint Clair AveCleveland, OH 44113
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Prospect Yard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prospect Yard

1937 Prospect AveCleveland, OH 44115
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Windsor Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Building

2000 E 4th StCleveland, OH 44115
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Frederick Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Frederick Building

2057-2063 E 4th StCleveland, OH 44115
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The Residences At Hanna
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Residences At Hanna

1401 Prospect AveCleveland, OH 44115
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Water Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Water Street

1133 W 9th StCleveland, OH 44113
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The Hat Factory
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Hat Factory

1235-1239 W 6th StCleveland, OH 44113
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Public Square, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Public Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Public Square area of Cleveland, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Prospect Yard priced from $451. Reserve Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Public Square apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$451
Reserve Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe & Executive1BR,1BA$865
Lofts at 629 Euclidls-488Studio,1BA$900
Crittenden Court ApartmentsStudio Type AStudio,1BA$945
LIV ClevelandE1Studio,1BA$949
Perry Payne Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$959
Residences at LeaderSuite Style 21 - StudioStudio,1BA$986
Innovation LandingStudio CStudio,1BA$1,075
Huron Square and The Osborn ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,099
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Public Square, OH

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Public Square area is the $1.40 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Tower Press in the in the Gateway District neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Public Square apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Bridgeview Apartments starting at $1,999 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Gateway District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Public Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tower Press2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.40
Bridgeview Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.45
The Bradley Building1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.34
Worthington Yards1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Worthington Square Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.48
The Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.56
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.45
The Residences at 6681 Bed 1 Bath - Euclid Avenue1BR,1BA$1.43
The Residences At Hanna1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.30
Huron Square and The Osborn ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Public Square, Cleveland, OH

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Cleveland, OH. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Public Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Public Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Public Square is under $1,175.

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

The cheapest apartment in Public Square is Reserve Square Apartments which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Public Square costs $2,525.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Public 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 84 regular apartments in Public 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 Public Square?

Cheap apartments in Public Square have an average cost of $581 which is $1,944 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Public Square.

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