Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Cleveland Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (61 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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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
University StudiosThe FreshmanStudio,1BA$792
Crittenden Court ApartmentsStudio Type CStudio,1BA$875
Innovation LandingStudio AStudio,1BA$883
Reserve Square*Standard StudioStudio,1BA$918
The LuckmanE1Studio,1BA$949
Lofts at 629 Euclidls-544Studio,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cleveland, OH

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Cleveland area is the $1.05 price per square foot Suite Style A & B Model at Stonebridge Waterfront in the in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood starting from $1,369. The second greatest value Downtown Cleveland apartment is the 2 bd Model at Hingetown Lofts starting at $1,900 with a $1.46 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.
Stonebridge WaterfrontSuite Style A & B2BR,2BA$1.05
Hingetown Lofts2 bd2BR,2BA$1.46
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$1.35
The Residences At Hanna1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
The Archer Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.57
Walker Weeks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Worthington Square ApartmentsSuite G1BR,1BA$1.48

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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 $990.

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 469 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 $1,129 which is $4,448 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Cleveland.

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