Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Public Square Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (56 Rentals)

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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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1133 W 9th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1133 W 9th St

1133 W 9th StCleveland, OH 44113
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The Hat Factory
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Hat Factory

1235-1239 W 6th StCleveland, OH 44113
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Public Square, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Public Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Public Square area of Cleveland, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Prospect Yard priced from $451. Innovation Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $883. Here are the most affordable Public Square apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect Yard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$451
Innovation LandingStudio AStudio,1BA$883
Reserve Square*Standard StudioStudio,1BA$918
Crittenden Court ApartmentsStudio Type AStudio,1BA$930
Huron Square and The Osborn ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Shorehaus LoftsA31BR,1BA$1,000
The Residences At Hanna1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,067
Lofts at 629 Euclidl1-5841BR,1BA$1,070
The Athlon1TT1BR,1BA$1,099
Worthington Square ApartmentsSuite G1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Public Square, OH

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Public Square area is the $1.61 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at LOFTS of West 9 in the in the Gateway District neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Public Square apartment is the Suite Style A2 - 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths Model at Residences at 55 starting at $2,059 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Gateway District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Public Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
LOFTS of West 9Three Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.61
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
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
Marshall Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.62
Worthington Square ApartmentsSuite G1BR,1BA$1.48
Huron Square and The Osborn ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Public Square, Cleveland, OH

Ranked #13

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Cleveland, OH. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Public Square Neighborhood in Cleveland, OH

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

81 / 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 Public Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Public Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Public Square is under $1,125.

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

The cheapest apartment in Public Square is Reserve Square* which is listed at $958, while the average apartment in Public Square costs $3,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Public 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 11 regular apartments in Public 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 Public Square?

Cheap apartments in Public Square have an average cost of $329 which is $3,171 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Public Square.

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