Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Malvern Mercer Neighborhood of Shaker Heights, OH from $500 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Malvern Mercer area of Shaker Heights.

Shaker Crossing

18223 Winslow Rd

3686 Avalon Rd

Essex House Apartments

Upstairs at Van Aken

Uptown Shaker
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19406 Van Aken Blvd

3666 Tolland Rd

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The Hiatus
Malvern Mercer, Shaker Heights, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Malvern Mercer?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Malvern Mercer Studio Apartments | $1,613 | $1,299 | $3,096 |
Malvern Mercer 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,307 | $585 | $6,791 |
Malvern Mercer 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,349 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Malvern Mercer 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,635 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
Malvern Mercer 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,912 | $1,595 | $4,186 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Malvern Mercer Neighborhood of Shaker Heights, OH.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Shaker Crossing | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $635 |
The Hiatus | 1W | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
Uptown Shaker | February 2025 Move In Special | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Upstairs at Van Aken | S1 - Ludlow | Studio,1BA | $1,317 |
Uptown Shaker | February 2025 Move In Special | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Four Seasons Apartments | 20Z3X3 | 3BR,2BA | $2.03 |
The Parkland | 2 Bed/1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
Old Green Place | 32AR , 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.70 |
Beachwood Apartments | D1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Uptown Shaker | February 2025 Move In Special | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Shaker Crossing | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Uptown Shaker | February 2025 Move In Special | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Aster Apartments | The Hazelnut | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Upstairs at Van Aken | A3 - Malvern | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
The Marquee at Cedar Lee | 0/1 | Studio ,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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