Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rocky River, OH from $500 (80 Rentals)

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Beacon Hill West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beacon Hill West

21465 Detroit RdRocky River, OH 44116
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TERRA - Hilliard East
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

TERRA - Hilliard East

18625 Hilliard BlvdRocky River, OH 44116
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South Westerly
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Westerly

14401 Detroit AveLakewood, OH 44107
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Riverside Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Manor

3223-3235 Rocky River DrCleveland, OH 44111
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Kensington Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Court

23303 Lorain RdNorth Olmsted, OH 44070
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Concord House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Concord House

20600 Lorain RdFairview Park, OH 44126
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1419 Roycroft Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1419 Roycroft Ave

1419 Roycroft AveLakewood, OH 44107

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Rocky River, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rocky River Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rocky River, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Riveredge Lofts in the Riverside neighborhood priced from $800. 1Oak in the Downtown Rock River neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rocky River apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riveredge Lofts3845 - 1 Bed - Center1BR,1BA$800
1Oak0AStudio,1BA$825
1352 Kenilworth Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$845
Lawn VillageLarge StudioStudio,1BA$849
Norway Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Edgecliff Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$850
Lakewood Premier Apartments13386 Madison #6 and#51BR,1BA$855
Lakewood Cliffs ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$895
Beachcliff PlaceLighthouse1BR,1BA$900
Kensington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rocky River, OH

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rocky River area is the $1.14 price per square foot 1280 Mathews Ave Model at 1280 Mathews Ave in the in the Downtown Rock River neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Rocky River apartment is the 1380 Webb Rd Model at 1380 Webb Rd, Unit Down starting at $1,400 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Beachcliff I neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rocky River apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1280 Mathews Ave1280 Mathews Ave3BR,2BA$1.14
1380 Webb Rd, Unit Down1380 Webb Rd2BR,1BA$1.08
1463 Riverside Dr, Unit #11463 Riverside Dr2BR,1BA$1.34
19101 Hilliard Blvd, Unit Apt 619101 Hilliard Blvd2BR,1BA$1.23
1235 Lakeland Ave, Unit Up1235 Lakeland Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
Brendan Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1 Bath - Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1.18
TERRA - West of West1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Kamms Premiere ApartmentsTriskett1BR,1BA$1.12
Lakewood Premier Apartments13386 Madison #6 and#51BR,1BA$1.07
1Oak0AStudio ,1BA$1.38

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rocky River Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rocky River?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rocky River is at 1Oak listed at $825.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rocky River Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rocky River Apartment is $800 at Riveredge Lofts.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rocky River is starting from $995 at Norway Apartments.

What is the most affordable Rocky River Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rocky River Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brendan Court Apartments and starts from $1,270.

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