Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Toledo, OH from $300 (24 Rentals)

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Swan Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Swan Creek

111 S Summit StToledo, OH 43604
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Parqwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parqwood Apartments

2125 Parkwood AveToledo, OH 43620
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Uptown Art Center
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Art Center

326-336 14th StToledo, OH 43604
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Ashland Manor 55+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ashland Manor 55+

2030 Ashland AveToledo, OH 43620
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Collingwood Green
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Collingwood Green

800 Division Sreet StToledo, OH 43604
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Park Lane Residences
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lane Residences

142 23rd StToledo, OH 43604
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Museum Place Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Museum Place Apartments

1825 Collingwood BlvdToledo, OH 43604
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Superior Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Superior Apartments

1012-1018 N Superior StToledo, OH 43604
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Covenant House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Covenant House

702 N Erie StToledo, OH 43604
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Center City, Toledo, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Center City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center City area of Toledo, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at The Avenue priced from $500. Executive Towers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Toledo, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AvenueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$500
Executive Towers ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$600
Beacon Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Historic Hillcrest Apartments301-8011BR,1BA$750
Commodore Perry ApartmentsThe Superior1BR,1BA$834

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, OH

As of February 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.04 price per square foot 517 Lagrange St Model at 517 Lagrange St, Unit 2 in the in the North Toledo neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the X11 Model at Standart Lofts starting at $1,435 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Ironwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
517 Lagrange St, Unit 2517 Lagrange St2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Standart LoftsX111BR,1BA$1.45
LaSalle ApartmentsThe Ottawa1BR,1BA$1.15
Fort Industry Square1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.54
Historic Hillcrest Apartments802-9021BR,1BA$1.19
The Summit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38
The AvenueTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Commodore Perry ApartmentsThe Superior1BR,1BA$1.28
Beacon Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Executive Towers ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1.50

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Ohio including Center City, Toledo, and the greater Toledo area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Center City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Center City is under $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center City?

The cheapest apartment in Center City is The Avenue which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Center City costs $1,525.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Center City?

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 15 regular apartments in Center City 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 Center City?

Cheap apartments in Center City have an average cost of $425 which is $1,100 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City.

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