Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (61 Rentals)
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University Studios

Sankofa Village

2344 Prospect Ave E, Unit 204

Crittenden Court Apartments

2344 Prospect Ave E

Innovation Landing

Lofts at 629 Euclid

Reserve Square*
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Shorehaus Lofts

Mueller Lofts

Innerbelt Lofts

The Residences At Hanna

Huron Square and The Osborn Apartments

750 Prospect Ave E, Unit 202

East 4th Street

Worthington Square Apartments

The Residences at 668

The Statler

The Garfield

The Standard

The Grant

Perry Payne Apartments

Skyline 776

The Terminal Tower Residences

The Seasons at Perk Park

1133 W 9th St

LOFTS of West 9

The Creswell

Residences at 1717

Iconic Living at The 9

Residences at Leader

The Bingham Apartment Homes

The Bell

Tower Press Building

The Bradley Building

Marshall Place Apartments

Euclid Grand

The Archer Apartment Homes

The Lofts at Southworth

3139 Perkins Ave

The May

The Schofield Residences

Skyline Tower - Income Based for Seniors 62+
Downtown, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,043 | $792 | $1,540 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,604 | $725 | $3,720 |
Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,283 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,580 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Prospect Yard | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $451 |
2320 Lofts | Co-Living 1 BR in 3 BR | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
University Studios | The Freshman | Studio,1BA | $792 |
Crittenden Court Apartments | Studio Type C | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Innovation Landing | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $883 |
Reserve Square* | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $918 |
The Luckman | E1 | Studio,1BA | $949 |
Lofts at 629 Euclid | ls-544 | Studio,1BA | $990 |
Walker Weeks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, OH
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.47 price per square foot Suite Style C2 - 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths Model at Residences at 55 in the in the Gateway District neighborhood starting from $2,059. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 1BDRM 1BA Model at The Bradley Building starting at $1,400 with a $1.30 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Residences at 55 | Suite Style C2 - 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
The Bradley Building | 1BDRM 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Prospect Yard | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.45 |
Mueller Lofts | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
The Residences at 668 | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Euclid Avenue | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
The Residences At Hanna | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
The Archer Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Walker Weeks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Worthington Square Apartments | Suite G | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Huron Square and The Osborn Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is 2320 Lofts which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $3,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 361 regular apartments in Downtown 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?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $427 which is $3,073 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Cleveland Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent
Written by: Sandy Baker
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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting
Written by: Trey Huguley
When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.