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property at 1355 Addison Rd

1355 Addison Rd

ClevelandOH44103

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property at 1750 Alcoy Rd

1750 Alcoy Rd

ClevelandOH44112
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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. Harbor Crest in the Lakeland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $585. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cuyahoga County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$451
Harbor CrestStudioStudio,1BA$585
Franklin ManorStudioStudio,1BA$599
Lakeland CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$635
Shaker CrossingOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$635
The VistaJunior1BR,1BA$660
Lakeland Tower1 Bed/1 Bath Junior1BR,1BA$665
3567 Bosworth Rd1 Bedroom-1BR,1BA$665
Indian Hills Senior CommunityStudio StandardStudio,1BA$670
Clifton Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cuyahoga County, OH

As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cuyahoga County area is the $0.47 price per square foot Center Unit Model at Hessler 113 Townhomes in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Cuyahoga County apartment is the Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be... Model at Reserve Overlook starting at $940 with a $0.57 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hessler 113 TownhomesCenter Unit6BR,3.5BA$0.47
Reserve OverlookPrivate Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be...1BR,1BA$0.57
4043 Saint Clair Ave, Unit UE4043 Saint Clair Ave3BR,1BA$0.86
Lafayette Village3 Bedroom Suite3BR,1.5BA$0.80
The Balfour Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
8918 Folsom Ave, Unit 28918 Folsom Ave3BR,1BA$0.86
4233 Ridge Rd, Unit 54233 Ridge Rd1BR,1BA$0.85
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.45
Water's Edge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.85
3567 Bosworth Rd1 Bedroom-1BR,1BA$0.81

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 Shaker Crossing which is listed at $635, while the average apartment in Cuyahoga County costs $8,345.

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 323 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 $176 which is $8,169 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cuyahoga County.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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