
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Toledo Neighborhood of Toledo, OH from $300 (63 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Toledo area of Toledo.


2807 Chestnut St

237 Yondota St

Prescott Place

3010 Warsaw St

Machen St Apartments

218 Segur Ave

946 Butler St

111 S Summit St, Unit 129

111 S Summit St, Unit 216
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111 S Summit St, Unit 121

111 S Summit St, Unit 204

111 S Summit St, Unit 223

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417 Utah St, Unit 417 utah upstairs, Unit 417 utah upstairs

603 Milton St

111 S Summit St, Unit 116

111 S Summit St, Unit 202

111 S Summit St, Unit 101

111 S Summit St, Unit 227

Historic Hillcrest Apartments
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470-476 2nd St

625 Virginia St

Commodore Perry Apartments

912 Willow Ave

425 Boston Pl

2447-2449 Maplewood Ave

Edge 21 Apartments

2018 Glenwood Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

1026 Oakwood Ave

Tower on the Maumee and Ferrara Flats
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Totco

1910 Locust St

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Prescott Place

Prescott Place

Ashland Manor 55+

Ashland Properties

Executive Towers Apartments

Collingwood Green

2820 Collingwood Blvd
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771 Orchard St

837 Colburn St

Uptown Art Center

Museum Place Apartments

Englewood Senior Apartments

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Downtown Toledo - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Toledo
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Toledo by our Local Expert Catrina Cowart. See how it ranks!
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 | $846 | $700 | $1,175 |
| Downtown Toledo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,496 | $545 | $3,896 |
| Downtown Toledo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $650 | $5,109 |
| Downtown Toledo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,433 | $715 | $1,775 |
| Downtown Toledo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $912 | $865 | $960 |
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There are currently 63 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. Prescott Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $560. Here are the most affordable Downtown Toledo apartments for rent in Toledo, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apt. | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
| Prescott Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apt. | 1BR,1BA | $560 |
| Machen St Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Beacon Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Executive Towers Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | B | 1BR,1BA | $768 |
| Commodore Perry Apartments | The Superior | 1BR,1BA | $834 |
| Historic Hillcrest Apartments | 303-603 | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Edge 21 Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath D | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Toledo, OH
As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Toledo area is the $0.53 price per square foot 2018 Glenwood Ave Model at 2018 Glenwood Ave, Unit 3 in the in the North Toledo neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Downtown Toledo apartment is the The Wildwood Model at LaSalle Apartments starting at $1,706 with a $1.25 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Glenwood Ave, Unit 3 | 2018 Glenwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.53 |
| LaSalle Apartments | The Wildwood | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Historic Hillcrest Apartments | 312-712 | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| 2062 Robinwood Ave | 2062 Robinwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 417 Utah St, Unit 417 utah upstairs | 417 Utah St | 2BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| The Summit | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Executive Towers Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | B | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Prescott Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apt. | 1BR,1BA | $0.79 |
| The Avenue | 2 Bed 1 Bath Apt. | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Beacon Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Toledo Apartments
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 $1,625.
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 8 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 $712 which is $913 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Toledo.
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A Local Experts Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Toledo, OH
Written by: Catrina Cowart
Hello! I'm Catrina, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Toledo, Ohio, and I'm ready to tell you all about the great neighborhoods you can be a part of in this multicultural city.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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