
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cuyahoga County, OH from $400 (1,368 Rentals)
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4043 Saint Clair Ave

2782 E 126th St

1487 Genesee Rd

Eastern Heights Apartments

3713 Daisy Ave

Crystal Tower

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2782 E 126th St, Unit downstairs

Water's Edge

3132 Meadowbrook Blvd, Unit 3
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18323 Newell Rd, Unit 3

6807 Worley Ave

913 Helmsdale Rd

5814 Prosser Ave

Shaker University

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1863 Noble Rd, Unit 1

931 E 143rd St

The Vista

Barrington Apartments

Glen Valley Apartments
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Lakeland Commons

Clifton Court Apartments

Owls Nest

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10125 Born Ave, Unit 4

2515 Kemper Rd

4801 Turney Rd, Unit 3

Maple Highlands Apartments

Edanola Apartments

15000 Euclid Ave, Unit 22

15000 Euclid Ave, Unit 33
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15000 Euclid Ave, Unit 34

15000 Euclid Ave, Unit 12

15000 Euclid Ave, Unit 6

15000 Euclid Ave, Unit 13

15000 Euclid Ave, Unit 40

15000 Euclid Ave, Unit 18

15000 Euclid Ave, Unit 29

15000 Euclid Ave, Unit 36

15000 Euclid Ave, Unit 38

15000 Euclid Ave, Unit 35
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15000 Euclid Ave, Unit 32

15000 Euclid Ave, Unit 30

15000 Euclid Ave, Unit 1

3821 E 55th St

3333 Desota Ave

10917 Notre Dame Ave

2231 W 104th St

2191 East 83rd Cleveland, 44103

Kemper House

2803 Avondale Ave, Unit Apt 1
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Cuyahoga County, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cuyahoga County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County Studio Apartments | $1,214 | $595 | $3,215 |
| Cuyahoga County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $490 | $6,000 |
| Cuyahoga County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,871 | $475 | $6,750 |
| Cuyahoga County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,312 | $875 | $9,749 |
| Cuyahoga County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,716 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Cuyahoga County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,349 | $950 | $7,326 |
| Cuyahoga County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,457 | $1,250 | $7,350 |
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Cheapest Available Cuyahoga County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cuyahoga County, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Prospect Yard in the Gateway District neighborhood priced from $451. Eastern Heights Apartments in the Caledonia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cuyahoga County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Yard | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $451 |
| Eastern Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
| Water's Edge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $628 |
| Shaker University | Studio Apartments | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| The Vista | Junior | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
| 2515 Kemper Rd | Newly Renovated Studio Apartments at 13700 Fair... | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Lakeland Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cuyahoga County, OH
As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cuyahoga County area is the $0.86 price per square foot The Hoffman Model at The Drake in the in the Ludlow neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Cuyahoga County apartment is the Artist loft-Studio Model at Masonic Towers Apartments starting at $795 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the Coventry Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cuyahoga County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drake | The Hoffman | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| Masonic Towers Apartments | Artist loft-Studio | 1BR,1BA | $0.53 |
| 3392 Colwyn Rd, Unit Upper unit | 3392 Colwyn Rd | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Shaker Park East Apartments | Park East 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| Lafayette Village | 3 Bedroom Suite | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.84 |
| Bon Air Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| The Balfour Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| Prospect Yard | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.45 |
| Crystal Tower | 1 Bed 1 Bath Medium w balcony | 1BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| 1863 Noble Rd, Unit Unit 1 | 1863 Noble Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.76 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cuyahoga County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cuyahoga County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cuyahoga County is under $675.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cuyahoga County?
The cheapest apartment in Cuyahoga County is Eastern Heights Apartments which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Cuyahoga County costs $12,188.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cuyahoga County?
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 383 regular apartments in Cuyahoga County 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 Cuyahoga County?
Cheap apartments in Cuyahoga County have an average cost of $249 which is $11,939 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cuyahoga County.
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