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Glen Cove Apartments
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Glen Cove Apartments

1277 Cove AveLakewood, OH 44107
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14401 Detroit AveLakewood, OH 44107
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2275 Warren Rd
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2275 Warren Rd

2275 Warren RdLakewood, OH 44107
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1419 Roycroft Ave
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1419 Roycroft Ave

1419 Roycroft AveLakewood, OH 44107
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14999 Madison Ave
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14999 Madison Ave

14999 Madison AveLakewood, OH 44107
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Cheapest Available Lakewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lakewood, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 3567 Bosworth Rd in the Puritas-Longmead neighborhood priced from $665. 3240 W 98th St in the Biddulph and Memphis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lakewood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3567 Bosworth Rd1 Bedroom-1BR,1BA$665
3240 W 98th St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$700
Commodore ClubStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$715
Lakewood Cliffs ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$725
Clifton Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Windsor's Lakewood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$775
Edgecliff ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, OH

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakewood area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2065 W 85th St Model at 2065 W 85th St, Unit 1 in the in the Edgewater neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Lakewood apartment is the History Hall - Mascot Manor - Tech Tower - Home... Model at The Brick Lofts at Historic West Tech starting at $1,303 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Cudell neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2065 W 85th St, Unit 12065 W 85th St2BR,1BA$1.09
The Brick Lofts at Historic West TechHistory Hall - Mascot Manor - Tech Tower - Home...2BR,2BA$1.20
West Shore Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.23
3153 W 106th St, Unit upstairs3153 W 106th St2BR,1BA$1.11
The Lake Villa2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
3567 Bosworth Rd1 Bedroom-1BR,1BA$0.81
MK Castle, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.06
Kamms Premiere ApartmentsTriskett1BR,1BA$0.98
The Minta1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.21
3240 W 98th St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.23

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Lakewood Overview

Lakewood, OH is a suburb of Cleveland. It’s offers an urban feel and many residents will rent homes and apartments in the city. There are a lot of coffees shops, parks, restaurants, and bars. Many young professionals live in the city and the public schools are highly rated.

Why live in Lakewood, OH?

Lakewood has gotten some regional and national recognition with various honors, such as Best Suburb and One of the Most Exciting Small Cities in America. Lakewood has developed a reputation for being a paradise for foodies, with plenty of eclectic restaurant options. The city is the perfect place to raise a young family. The schools are highly rated and the district doesn’t need buses since every child will live less than two miles from their classroom. The city is attractive to millennials with plenty of nightlife options. There are plenty of unique neighborhoods that will appeal to any demographic and taste. There are higher rise apartments in the West End, along with historic homes in Birdtown.

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Getting Around Lakewood, OH

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79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakewood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lakewood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lakewood is at Commodore Club listed at $715.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakewood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakewood Apartment is $665 at 3567 Bosworth Rd.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lakewood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lakewood is starting from $700 at 3240 W 98th St.

What is the most affordable Lakewood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lakewood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Shoreham Apartments and starts from $2,129.

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