Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Cleveland Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (59 Rentals)

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Arbor Park Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Park Village

3750 Fleming AveCleveland, OH 44115
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Prospect Yard
2 Bedroom Apartments

Prospect Yard

1937 Prospect AveCleveland, OH 44115
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Cornerstone Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Apartments

3147 Prospect AveCleveland, OH 44115
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Plaza Suites
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Suites

3206 E Prospect AveCleveland, OH 44115
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Langston Commons
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Langston Commons

3043 Project AveCleveland, OH 44115
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Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Cleveland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Cleveland area of Cleveland, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Prospect Yard priced from $451. Stockbridge Apartments ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Downtown Cleveland apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$451
Stockbridge Apartments ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDStudio & EfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
2320 LoftsCo-Living 1 BR in 3 BR1BR,1BA$725
Crittenden Court ApartmentsStudio Type CStudio,1BA$850
University StudiosThe FreshmanStudio,1BA$880
Innovation LandingStudio AStudio,1BA$883
Reserve Square*Standard StudioStudio,1BA$946
LIV ClevelandE1Studio,1BA$949
Huron Square and The Osborn ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cleveland, OH

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Cleveland area is the $0.86 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Walker Weeks in the in the Gateway District neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Downtown Cleveland apartment is the Suite Style A & B Model at Stonebridge Waterfront starting at $1,410 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Cleveland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walker Weeks3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.86
Stonebridge WaterfrontSuite Style A & B2BR,2BA$1.08
The Bingham Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.34
Bridgeview Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.43
The Bradley Building1BDRM 1BA1BR,1BA$1.30
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.45
Mueller Lofts1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.44
The Residences at 6681 Bed 1 Bath - Euclid Avenue1BR,1BA$1.39
1386 E 43rd St, Unit 21386 E 43rd St3BR,1BA$1.44
Huron Square and The Osborn ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Cleveland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Cleveland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Cleveland is under $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Cleveland?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Cleveland is 2320 Lofts which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Downtown Cleveland costs $5,577.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 26 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Cleveland?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Cleveland have an average cost of $1,104 which is $4,473 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Cleveland.

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