Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (64 Rentals)

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Downtown, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Cleveland, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Prospect Yard priced from $451. 2320 Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$451
2320 LoftsCo-Living 1 BR in 3 BR1BR,1BA$725
University StudiosThe FreshmanStudio,1BA$880
Innovation LandingStudio AStudio,1BA$883
Crittenden Court ApartmentsStudio Type AStudio,1BA$925
Reserve Square*Standard StudioStudio,1BA$946
Huron Square and The Osborn ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Shorehaus LoftsA11BR,1BA$1,025
Innerbelt LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, OH

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath - Euclid Avenue Model at The Residences at 668 starting at $1,512 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Gateway District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walker Weeks3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.86
The Residences at 6682 Bed 2 Bath - Euclid Avenue2BR,2BA$1.05
The Bradley Building1BDRM 1BA1BR,1BA$1.30
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.45
Mueller Lofts1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Shorehaus LoftsB32BR,2BA$1.35
The Residences At Hanna1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
The Archer Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.57
Worthington Square ApartmentsSuite G1BR,1BA$1.48
Huron Square and The Osborn ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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Downtown, Cleveland, OH

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Cleveland, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown is at University Studios listed at $880.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $725 at 2320 Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $451 at Prospect Yard.

What is the most affordable Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Walker Weeks and starts from $1,725.

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