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property at 874 Whitcomb Rd

874 Whitcomb Rd

ClevelandOH44110

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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property at 3746 W 140th St

3746 W 140th St

ClevelandOH44111

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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property at 957 Parkway Rd

957 Parkway Rd

ClevelandOH44108
property at 2792 E 125th St

2792 E 125th St

ClevelandOH44120

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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property at 3811 E 55th St

3811 E 55th St

ClevelandOH44105
property at 3821 E 55th St

3821 E 55th St

ClevelandOH44105

Cleveland's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Cleveland and the best places to live with original content written by our Cleveland, OH Local Expert Sandy Baker

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Cleveland, OH Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cleveland, OH

Pricing Updated: 05/19/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Cleveland, OH area range in price from $550 to $23,503 with an overall median price of $3,165. The three Cleveland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Elyria at $595, Orchard Villas at $625, and North Elyria at $595. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cleveland Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Elyria$1,100$5958
Orchard Villas$1,130$62529
North Elyria$1,137$59510
Waterbury$1,137$59515
South Elyria$1,145$5951
South Broadway$1,187$70026
Mapleboro$1,242$62535
Bedford$1,252$62575
East 185th$1,275$58585
North Collinwood$1,300$60099

Cheapest Available Cleveland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cleveland, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Prospect Yard in the Gateway District neighborhood priced from $451. 205 Seminary St in the Downtown Berea neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cleveland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$451
205 Seminary St1 Bed1BR,1BA$550
Harbor CrestStudioStudio,1BA$585
Shaker UniversityStudio ApartmentsStudio,1BA$595
Shaker CrossingOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$635
Dorchester Village ApartmentsT Suite1BR,1BA$645
Bishop Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Crystal Tower1 Bed 1 Bath Junior1BR,1BA$655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cleveland, OH

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cleveland area is the $0.28 price per square foot 8 Beds, 3.5 baths Model at 3332 Walton Ave in the in the Ohio City neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value Cleveland apartment is the 1606 E 85th St Model at 1606 E 85th St, Unit Up furnished/weekly rate starting at $1,155 with a $0.68 price per square foot in the Hough neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cleveland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3332 Walton Ave8 Beds, 3.5 baths8BR,3.5BA$0.28
1606 E 85th St, Unit Up furnished/weekly rate1606 E 85th St2BR,2BA$0.68
The DrakeThe Hoffman3BR,2BA$0.80
Masonic Towers Apartments1621 Lee Rd-41BR,1BA$0.69
Lafayette Village3 Bedroom Suite3BR,1.5BA$0.80
Kamms Premiere ApartmentsW152-3 BEDROOM3BR,1BA$0.85
4077 E 139th St, Unit 14077 E 139th St2BR,1BA$0.85
The Balfour Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.45
3567 Bosworth Rd1 Bedroom-1BR,1BA$0.81

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Cleveland Overview

As the unofficial capital of America’s north coast, the affection that the people of Cleveland have for their town is shared by the entire region. Clevelanders are not afraid of a little snow. You’ll see children riding sleds on sidewalks and snowball fights in the parks. When other cities shut down and shiver- Cleavlanders come out and play! If Jefferson Airplane wasn’t talking about Cleveland, they should have been, because Clevelenders really did build this city on rock and roll, and as the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, they’ve got the chops to prove it. They’ve got a unique appetite as well. With heaping corned beef sandwiches, shockingly strange Polish Boy hot dogs, and plenty to offer in the 5-star restaurant department as well, eating is nothing to be sneezed at in Cleveland. Unlike in many large cities, walking is socially acceptable here. It’s ranked among many top 10 most walkable cities lists. Why would you want to miss all this culture by riding in a car anyway?

Why live in Cleveland, OH?

Known for its blue collar spirit, Cleveland is a welcoming place for hard working people of all kinds. Rock and Roll and gregarious attitudes prevail. Not that there’s no place for people who enjoy a little quiet time, and the finer things either. Cleveland has time for everybody and every mood- and it’s no exaggeration to say- something for everyone. And even better - the options in great apartments in Cleveland also abound!

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Getting Around Cleveland, OH

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cleveland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cleveland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cleveland is under $655.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cleveland?

The cheapest apartment in Cleveland is 205 Seminary St which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Cleveland costs $3,165.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cleveland?

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 1,801 regular apartments in Cleveland 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 Cleveland?

Cheap apartments in Cleveland have an average cost of $490 which is $2,675 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cleveland.

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A Cleveland Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Sandy Baker

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.