Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Playhouse Square Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (56 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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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
Innovation LandingStudio AStudio,1BA$883
Reserve Square*Standard StudioStudio,1BA$918
Crittenden Court ApartmentsStudio Type AStudio,1BA$930
Walker Weeks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Huron Square and The Osborn ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Shorehaus LoftsA31BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Playhouse Square, OH

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Playhouse Square area is the $1.47 price per square foot Suite Style A2 - 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths Model at Residences at 55 in the in the Gateway District neighborhood starting from $2,059. The second greatest value Playhouse Square 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 Playhouse Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Residences at 55Suite Style A2 - 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.47
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
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Playhouse Square?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Playhouse Square Apartment?

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

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

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

What is the most affordable Playhouse Square Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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