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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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23246 Alexander Rd, Unit Upper, Unit Upper

23246 Alexander Rd
North OlmstedOH44070

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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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Cheapest Available Rocky River Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rocky River, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Lakewood Cliffs Apartments in the Downtown Rock River neighborhood priced from $795. 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
Lakewood Cliffs ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$795
1Oak0AStudio,1BA$825
Norway Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Edgecliff Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$850
Lakewood Premier Apartments13386 Madison #6 and#51BR,1BA$855
Commodore ClubBasic unit1BR,1BA$870
Riveredge LoftsWestpark Apartment-Newly Renovated!1BR,1BA$900
Beachcliff PlaceLighthouse1BR,1BA$900
Kensington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$919

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rocky River, OH

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rocky River area is the $1.08 price per square foot 1380 Webb Rd Model at 1380 Webb Rd, Unit Down in the in the Beachcliff I neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Rocky River apartment is the 19101 Hilliard Blvd Model at 19101 Hilliard Blvd, Unit Apt 6 starting at $1,350 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Kamm's Corners 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.
1380 Webb Rd, Unit Down1380 Webb Rd2BR,1BA$1.08
19101 Hilliard Blvd, Unit Apt 619101 Hilliard Blvd2BR,1BA$1.23
1463 Riverside Dr, Unit #11463 Riverside Dr2BR,1BA$1.36
Beacon Hill West2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Brendan Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1 Bath - Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1.18
Cross Creek Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
Kamms Premiere ApartmentsTriskett1BR,1BA$1.09
2275 Warren Rd2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
Lakewood Premier Apartments13386 Madison #6 and#51BR,1BA$1.07
2015 Arthur Ave, Unit 112015 Arthur Ave1BR,1BA$1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rocky River Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rocky River Apartment is $795 at Lakewood Cliffs Apartments.

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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