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property at 14835 Euclid Ave

14835 Euclid Ave

East ClevelandOH44112
property at 15108 Euclid Ave

15108 Euclid Ave

East ClevelandOH44112
property at 2185 Edgewood Rd

2185 Edgewood Rd, Unit 3

2185 Edgewood Rd
Cleveland HeightsOH44118

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14101 sylvia

ClevelandOH44110

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property at 1204 E 173rd St

1204 E 173rd St

ClevelandOH44119
property at 2176 Edgewood Rd

2176 Edgewood Rd

Cleveland HeightsOH44118

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East Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Cleveland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Cleveland, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Crystal Tower in the South Collinwood neighborhood priced from $655. Indian Hills Senior Community in the Lakeland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $670. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Cleveland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crystal Tower1 Bed 1 Bath Junior1BR,1BA$655
Indian Hills Senior CommunityStudio StandardStudio,1BA$670
Kemper HouseStudio: Experience the Charm at Kemper House - ...Studio,1BA$700
Lake Park TowerEfficiency, Standard or UpgradeStudio,1BA$744
2669 Euclid Heights Blvd2626 North Moreland #221BR,1BA$795
Heights Apartments on OverlookFebruary 2025 Move In Special1BR,1BA$795
Heights Apartments at Cedar FairmountFebruary 2025 Move In Special1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Cleveland, OH

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Cleveland area is the $0.51 price per square foot Private bedroom in a 5 Bedroom 5.5 Bath Townhom... Model at Reserve Overlook in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $940. The second greatest value East Cleveland apartment is the 1621 Lee Rd-4 Model at Masonic Towers Apartments starting at $1,030 with a $0.69 price per square foot in the Coventry Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Cleveland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Reserve OverlookPrivate bedroom in a 5 Bedroom 5.5 Bath Townhom...1BR,1BA$0.51
Masonic Towers Apartments1621 Lee Rd-41BR,1BA$0.69
CircleEast TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhomes2BR,2.5BA$0.96
The Balfour Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
15987 Nelamere Rd, Unit 215987 Nelamere Rd2BR,1BA$0.88
718 E 124th St, Unit Uni #4718 E 124th St2BR,1BA$0.95
2814 Hampshire Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.95
2181 Rexwood Rd, Unit 32181 Rexwood Rd1BR,1BA$0.91
10125 Born Ave, Unit 410125 Born Ave1BR,1BA$0.85
1821 Alcoy Rd, Unit 31821 Alcoy Rd1BR,1BA$0.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Cleveland

What type of rentals are currently available in East Cleveland?

There are currently 712 Apartments for Rent in East Cleveland, OH with pricing that ranges from $585 to $6,179. There are also 135 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Cleveland ranging from $550 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Cleveland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Cleveland ranges from $550 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,788.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Cleveland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Cleveland range from $1,095 to $6,179, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $949.

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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.

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