
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Toledo Neighborhood of Toledo, OH from $300 (36 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Toledo area of Toledo.


2807 Chestnut St

Executive Towers Apartments

The Avenue

77 Walbridge Ave

821 South Ave

425 3rd St
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Downtown Toledo, Toledo, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Toledo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Toledo Studio Apartments | $958 | $625 | $1,165 |
| Downtown Toledo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,257 | $560 | $2,150 |
| Downtown Toledo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,351 | $600 | $3,295 |
| Downtown Toledo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,203 | $675 | $1,750 |
| Downtown Toledo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,322 | $995 | $1,650 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Toledo Neighborhood of Toledo, OH.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Toledo Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Toledo area of Toledo, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Prescott Place priced from $560. Executive Towers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Downtown Toledo apartments for rent in Toledo, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $560 |
| Executive Towers Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| The Avenue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| 2820 Collingwood Blvd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Machen St Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Prescott Place | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $650 |
| Beacon Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Historic Hillcrest Apartments | 301-801 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Superior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Toledo, OH
As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Toledo area is the $0.57 price per square foot 336 4th St Model at 336 4th St, Unit Lower in the in the Ironwood neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Downtown Toledo apartment is the The Erie Model at Commodore Perry Apartments starting at $1,199 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Ironwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Toledo apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 336 4th St, Unit Lower | 336 4th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.57 |
| Commodore Perry Apartments | The Erie | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Prescott Place | Four Bedroom | 4BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Prescott Place | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| 2820 Collingwood Blvd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| LaSalle Apartments | The Delaware | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Historic Hillcrest Apartments | 802-902 | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 135 Everett St, Unit Upper | 135 Everett St | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Beacon Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| The Avenue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Toledo Neighborhood in Toledo, OH
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Toledo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Toledo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Toledo is under $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Toledo?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Toledo is Prescott Place which is listed at $560, while the average apartment in Downtown Toledo costs $1,322.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Toledo?
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 13 regular apartments in Downtown Toledo 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 Downtown Toledo?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Toledo have an average cost of $287 which is $1,035 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Toledo.
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