
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shaker Heights, OH from $400 (345 Rentals)
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2515 Kemper Rd

Shakertowne Apartments

Shaker Crossing

North Moreland Courts Apartments

17628 Winslow Rd

Shaker Lake Apartments & North Moreland Courts

Fairhill Gardens

3690 Hildana Rd

16015 Van Aken Blvd
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16025 Van Aken Blvd

18405 Newell Rd

Bon Air Apartments

18231 Winslow Rd

3643 Riedham Rd, Unit Down

Embassy House

Essex House Apartments

Parkland Apartments

3435 Ashby Rd

3435 Ashby Rd, Unit 2
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3322 Milverton Rd

Uptown Shaker

3557 Lynnfield Rd

Farnsleigh Crossing (Westmoreland)

19627 Winslow Rd

15925 Van Aken Blvd, Unit GEO 2BD 2BH

Blair House Apartments

South Shaker Apartments

The Residences at Shaker Square

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Milverton Apartments

Kemper Manor

Country Club Apartments

The Exeter

Fairway-Marchmont Terrace

Shaker Gateway

Hampton Court

Shaker View

Fairhill Place

Shaker Park Manor
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13051 Larchmere Blvd

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Van Aken Villas

The Sheffield

Drexmore Mansion

Courtyard Apartments

Colony Apartments

Avalon Crossing

The Woodlands
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Shaker Heights, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shaker Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Shaker Heights Studio Apartments | $1,440 | $605 | $2,650 |
| Cheap Shaker Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $625 | $3,585 |
| Cheap Shaker Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,941 | $700 | $7,236 |
| Cheap Shaker Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,522 | $965 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Shaker Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,826 | $1,100 | $5,834 |
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Cheapest Available Shaker Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Shaker Heights, OH is a Studio unit found at Shaker University in the Woodland Hills neighborhood priced from $605. Kemper House in the Shaker Lakes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shaker Heights apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker University | Studio Apartments | Studio,1BA | $605 |
| Kemper House | Studio: Experience the Charm at Kemper House - ... | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Lake Park Tower | Efficiency, Standard or Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $744 |
| Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Van Aken Court | Efficiencies | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| 2515 Kemper Rd | Newly Renovated Studio Apartments at 13700 Fair... | Studio,1BA | $758 |
| Lakemore | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Ellacott Parkway Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Masonic Towers Apartments | 3125 Whitehorn | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Shakertowne Apartments | 1bd/1bh | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shaker Heights, OH
As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights apartment is the 3799 E 114th St Model at 3799 E 114th St, Unit 1 DN starting at $1,000 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the Woodland Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shaker Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hessler 113 Townhomes | Center Unit | 6BR,3.5BA | $0.47 |
| 3799 E 114th St, Unit 1 DN | 3799 E 114th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.50 |
| Reserve Overlook | Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be... | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| The Drake | The Hoffman | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| 3435 Ashby Rd, Unit 2 | 3435 Ashby Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Masonic Towers Apartments | 1625-10 | 3BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| 13102 Bartlett Ave, Unit 1 | 13102 Bartlett Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 2814 Hampshire Rd | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| 12900 Hoy Ave | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Shaker Park East Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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Best Local Schools in Shaker Heights, OH
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shaker Heights Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shaker Heights?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shaker Heights is at Shaker University listed at $605.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shaker Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shaker Heights Apartment is $775 at Lakemore.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shaker Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shaker Heights is starting from $862 at Ellacott Parkway Apartments.
What is the most affordable Shaker Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Shaker Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Masonic Towers Apartments and starts from $985.
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