
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cuyahoga County, OH from $400 (1,391 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Cuyahoga County.


3391 W 117th St

Eastern Heights Apartments

Archwood Apartments

Crystal Tower

11702-11704 Saywell Ave,

15112 Euclid Ave

15112 Euclid Ave

15112 Euclid Ave

15112 Euclid Ave
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15112 Euclid Ave

15112 Euclid Ave

15112 Euclid Ave

15112 Euclid Ave

15112 Euclid Ave

15112 Euclid Ave

15112 Euclid Ave

15112 Euclid Ave

15112 Euclid Ave

15112 Euclid Ave
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15112 Euclid Ave

Water's Edge

3132 Meadowbrook Blvd

18323 Newell Rd

Barrington Apartments

Shaker University

915 Helmsdale Rd

6609 Chambers Ave

The Vista

Glen Valley Apartments
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Edanola Apartments

Indian Hills Senior Community

Lakeland Commons

Clifton Court Apartments

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Stockbridge Apartments

Maple Highlands Apartments

Dorchester Village Apartments

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4031 Saint Clair Ave, Unit 202

19509 Chickasaw Ave

3821 E 55th St
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5103 E 114th St

6807 Worley Ave

Harbor Crest

Lawn Village

3292 W 105th St

Kemper House

2191 East 83rd Cleveland, 44103

563 E 118th St

10117 Somerset Ave

Westbrook Village
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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 | $1,243 | $610 | $2,533 |
| Cuyahoga County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $490 | $5,000 |
| Cuyahoga County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,763 | $700 | $7,236 |
| Cuyahoga County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,354 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Cuyahoga County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,137 | $1,095 | $10,000+ |
| Cuyahoga County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,750 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Cuyahoga County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,245 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
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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 |
| Crystal Tower | 1 Bed 1 Bath Junior w balcony | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| Water's Edge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $610 |
| Barrington Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $635 |
| 3240 W 98th St | 1 Bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Shaker University | Studio Apartments | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| The Vista | Junior | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
| Parkview Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Standard | 1BR,1BA | $662 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cuyahoga County, OH
As of March 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cuyahoga County area is the $0.32 price per square foot 2341 S Overlook Rd Model at 2341 S Overlook Rd in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Cuyahoga County apartment is the Center Unit Model at Hessler 113 Townhomes starting at $995 with a $0.47 price per square foot in the University Area 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2341 S Overlook Rd | 2341 S Overlook Rd | 5BR,2.5BA | $0.32 |
| Hessler 113 Townhomes | Center Unit | 6BR,3.5BA | $0.47 |
| 2284 Bellfield Ave, Unit Suite 3 | 2284 Bellfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
| The Drake | The Hoffman | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| Carlton Park | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| 11844 Cliffton Blvd | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Masonic Towers Apartments | 1625-10 | 3BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Prospect Yard | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.45 |
| 10715 Wadsworth Ave, Unit 10715 Wadsworth Avenue | 10715 Wadsworth Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| Cornerstone Senior Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
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 $662.
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 $24,413.
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 636 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 $367 which is $24,046 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cuyahoga County.
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