Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Playhouse Square Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (53 Rentals)

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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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Windsor Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Building

2000 E 4th StCleveland, OH 44115
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Frederick Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Frederick Building

2057-2063 E 4th StCleveland, OH 44115
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Playhouse Square, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Playhouse Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Playhouse Square 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 Playhouse Square 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
Crittenden Court ApartmentsStudio Type AStudio,1BA$895
Perry Payne Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$939
Reserve Square*Standard StudioStudio,1BA$946
LIV ClevelandE1Studio,1BA$949
Huron Square and The Osborn ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Innerbelt LoftsStudio - 0/1Studio,1BA$1,050
Lofts at 629 Euclidl1-5691BR,1BA$1,060

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Playhouse Square, OH

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Playhouse Square 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 Playhouse Square apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Bingham Apartment Homes starting at $1,613 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Gateway District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Playhouse Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walker Weeks3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.86
The Bingham Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.32
The Bradley Building1BDRM 1BA1BR,1BA$1.30
Bridgeview Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.51
The Lofts at SouthworthTwo Bedroom-322BR,2BA$1.39
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.45
The Residences at 6681 Bed 1 Bath - Euclid Avenue1BR,1BA$1.39
The Residences At Hanna1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Worthington Square ApartmentsSuite G1BR,1BA$1.48
Huron Square and The Osborn ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States including Playhouse Square, Cleveland, and the greater Cleveland area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Playhouse Square Neighborhood in Cleveland, OH

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

75 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Playhouse Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Playhouse Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Playhouse Square is under $1,060.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Playhouse Square?

The cheapest apartment in Playhouse Square is 2320 Lofts which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Playhouse Square costs $3,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Playhouse Square?

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 15 regular apartments in Playhouse Square 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 Playhouse Square?

Cheap apartments in Playhouse Square have an average cost of $307 which is $3,193 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Playhouse Square.

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