Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sandusky Neighborhood of Sandusky, OH from $400 (20 Rentals)

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property at 409 Hendry St

$800 - $1,200

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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409 Hendry St

SanduskyOH44870

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Leisure Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Leisure Apartments

2400 Milan RdSandusky, OH 44870
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Viewpoint
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Viewpoint

215 E Shoreline DrSandusky, OH 44870
Senior Living
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Sycamore School
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore School

912 Sycamore LineSandusky, OH 44870
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Arbor Arms
2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Arms

1141-1145 McKinley StSandusky, OH 44870
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Shoreline Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shoreline Apartments

222 W Shoreline DrSandusky, OH 44870
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Ramsey Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Ramsey Apartments

335 Central AveSandusky, OH 44870
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Downtown Sandusky, Sandusky, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Sandusky Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Sandusky area of Sandusky, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Clinton Square priced from $875. Eagle's Pine Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sandusky apartments for rent in Sandusky, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clinton SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Eagle's Pine ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Village Square Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$940
Falcon Point LoftsBREAKERSStudio,1BA$965
Hogrefe Apartments1 bedroom-Apt 91BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sandusky, OH

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sandusky area is the $1.60 price per square foot Unit 2 Furnished Model at Schmidt Apartments in the in the Sandusky neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Downtown Sandusky apartment is the 1 bedroom-Apt 9 Model at Hogrefe Apartments starting at $1,500 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Sandusky neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Sandusky apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Schmidt ApartmentsUnit 2 Furnished2BR,1BA$1.60
Hogrefe Apartments1 bedroom-Apt 91BR,1BA$1.91
515 W Washington St, Unit 3515 W Washington St1BR,1BA$1.21
Village Square Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Clinton SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.46
Eagle's Pine ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Falcon Point LoftsBREAKERSStudio ,1BA$2.06

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Sandusky, Sandusky, OH

Ranked #2

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Sandusky Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Sandusky?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Sandusky is Clinton Square which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Downtown Sandusky costs $5,218.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Sandusky?

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 1 regular apartments in Downtown Sandusky that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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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