Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Malvern Mercer Neighborhood of Shaker Heights, OH from $500 (23 Rentals)

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Country Club Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club Apartments

3290 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Fairway-Marchmont Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway-Marchmont Terrace

3310 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Shaker Gateway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shaker Gateway

3610 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Shaker Park Manor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shaker Park Manor

19220 Van Aken BlvdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Aristocrat Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aristocrat Apartments

3311 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Courtyard Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Apartments

19606-19936 Van Aken BlvdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Shaker Norwood
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shaker Norwood

3680 Norwood RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Uptown Shaker
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Shaker

3341-3351 Warrensville CtrShaker Heights, OH 44122

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Colton House Golf View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colton House Golf View

3363 Warrensville Center RdBeachwood, OH 44122
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Cheapest Available Malvern Mercer Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Malvern Mercer area of Akron, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Shaker Crossing priced from $635. The Hiatus has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Malvern Mercer apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shaker CrossingOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$635
The Hiatus1WStudio,1BA$1,299
Uptown ShakerFebruary 2025 Move In Special1BR,1BA$1,300
Upstairs at Van AkenS1 - LudlowStudio,1BA$1,317
Uptown ShakerFebruary 2025 Move In Special1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malvern Mercer, OH

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Malvern Mercer area is the $2.03 price per square foot 20Z3X3 Model at Four Seasons Apartments in the in the Bexley Park neighborhood starting from $4,879. The second greatest value Malvern Mercer apartment is the 2 Bed/1.5 Bath Model at The Parkland starting at $1,650 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Malvern neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Malvern Mercer apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Four Seasons Apartments20Z3X33BR,2BA$2.03
The Parkland2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Old Green Place32AR , 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Renovated3BR,2BA$1.70
Beachwood ApartmentsD13BR,2BA$1.44
Uptown ShakerFebruary 2025 Move In Special3BR,2BA$1.67
Shaker CrossingTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Uptown ShakerFebruary 2025 Move In Special1BR,1BA$1.55
Aster ApartmentsThe Hazelnut1BR,1BA$2.45
Upstairs at Van AkenA3 - Malvern1BR,1BA$2.83
The Marquee at Cedar Lee0/1Studio ,1BA$2.75

Getting Around the Malvern Mercer Neighborhood in Shaker Heights, OH

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Malvern Mercer Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Malvern Mercer?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Malvern Mercer is under $1,950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Malvern Mercer?

The cheapest apartment in Malvern Mercer is Shaker Crossing which is listed at $635, while the average apartment in Malvern Mercer costs $3,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Malvern Mercer?

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 8 regular apartments in Malvern Mercer that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Malvern Mercer?

Cheap apartments in Malvern Mercer have an average cost of $281 which is $3,219 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Malvern Mercer.

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