
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Toledo Neighborhood of Toledo, OH from $300 (31 Rentals)
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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 |
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Downtown Toledo Studio Apartments | $890 | $600 | $1,320 |
Downtown Toledo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,318 | $550 | $3,422 |
Downtown Toledo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $600 | $4,424 |
Downtown Toledo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,219 | $775 | $1,750 |
Downtown Toledo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,325 | $1,300 | $1,350 |
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There are currently 31 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 The Avenue priced from $500. Ashland Manor 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here are the most affordable Downtown Toledo apartments for rent in Toledo, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Avenue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
Ashland Manor 55+ | 1BD CONV | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
Prescott Place | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
Executive Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Machen St Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
Beacon Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Point Place Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Historic Hillcrest Apartments | 414-714 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Commodore Perry Apartments | The Superior | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Toledo, OH
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Toledo area is the $0.88 price per square foot 102 Melrose Ave Model at 102 Melrose Ave, Unit 102 melrose toledo unit 1 in the in the North Toledo neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Downtown Toledo apartment is the X03 Model at Standart Lofts starting at $1,435 with a $1.04 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. |
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102 Melrose Ave, Unit 102 melrose toledo unit 1 | 102 Melrose Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.88 |
Standart Lofts | X03 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
811 Collins St, Unit Lower | 811 Collins St | 3BR,1BA | $0.69 |
2614 Brentwood Ave, Unit Brentwood | 2614 Brentwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
LaSalle Apartments | The Ottawa | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Historic Hillcrest Apartments | 704-804 | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
708 W Bancroft St, Unit 9 | 708 W Bancroft St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Beacon Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Prescott Place | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
The Avenue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
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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 $829.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Toledo?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Toledo is The Avenue which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Downtown Toledo costs $1,400.
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 12 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 $192 which is $1,208 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Toledo.
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