Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walford Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $500 (24 Rentals)

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Sunnyslope Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunnyslope Terrace

5383 Sunnyslope RdMaple Heights, OH 44137
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Highlander
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highlander

4337 Clarkwood PkyWarrensville Heights, OH 44128
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Clare Manor Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Clare Manor Apartments

20125 Clare AveMaple Heights, OH 44137
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Evergreen Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Manor

26041 Aurora RdBedford Heights, OH 44146
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Emerick Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Emerick Manor

4671-4681 Country LnWarrensville Heights, OH 44128
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Shaker Norwood
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shaker Norwood

3680 Norwood RdShaker Heights, OH 44122

Walford, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Walford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walford area of Cleveland, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Shaker Crossing priced from $635. Highland Woods Towers & Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $710. Here are the most affordable Walford apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shaker CrossingOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$635
Highland Woods Towers & Gardens1 BD 1 BA N Tower1BR,1BA$710
Columbus Park Apartments1 Bedroom & 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$733
Ellacott Parkway Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Rockside Park TowersEFFStudio,1BA$782

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walford, OH

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walford area is the $1.54 price per square foot B12 Model at The Vue Beachwood in the in the Malvern neighborhood starting from $2,987. The second greatest value Walford apartment is the C12 Model at Beachwood Apartments starting at $2,005 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Malvern neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Vue BeachwoodB122BR,2.5BA$1.54
Beachwood ApartmentsC122BR,2BA$1.42
Columbus Park Apartments3 Bedrooms & 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$1.39
Sherwood Village2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Shaker CrossingTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Trinity Towers2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Ellacott Parkway Apartments2A2BR,1BA$1.29
Bedford CastleSouthgate Manor: One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Valleyfield Apartments1 X 11BR,1BA$1.43
Highland Woods Towers & Gardens1 BD 1 BA Emerick1BR,1BA$1.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Walford, Cleveland, OH

Ranked #81

Among neighborhoods in Cleveland, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Eastern Cleveland. 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 the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walford Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Walford?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Walford is under $960.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Walford?

The cheapest apartment in Walford is Shaker Crossing which is listed at $635, while the average apartment in Walford costs $2,585.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Walford?

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 7 regular apartments in Walford 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 Walford?

Cheap apartments in Walford have an average cost of $231 which is $2,354 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walford.

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