Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Public Square Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (74 Rentals)

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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. Crittenden Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable Public Square apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$451
Crittenden Court ApartmentsStudio Type BStudio,1BA$890
LIV ClevelandE2Studio,1BA$902
Perry Payne Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$939
Lofts at 629 Euclidl1-6621BR,1BA$1,000
The StatlerOne Bedroom Suite Series 141BR,1BA$1,050
Innovation Landing1 Bed 1 Bath E1BR,1BA$1,070
Ten60 BolivarStudio Type 2Studio,1BA$1,096
The Residences At Hanna1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,099
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,129

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Public Square, OH

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Public Square area is the $1.24 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Huron Square and The Osborn Apartments in the in the Gateway District neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Public Square apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Prospect Yard starting at $451 with a $0.45 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.
Huron Square and The Osborn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.24
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
The Creswell02 Suite1BR,1BA$1.58
2125 Superior Living1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.56
East 4th StreetTORI - 1 Bed 1 Bath 1-S1BR,1BA$1.59
The Residences At Hanna1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Public Square, Cleveland, OH

Ranked #23

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

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!

Getting Around the Public Square Neighborhood in Cleveland, OH

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

81 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 $1,129.

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

The cheapest apartment in Public Square is Lofts at 629 Euclid which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Public Square costs $4,050.

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 11 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 $326 which is $3,724 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Public Square.

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