Apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH

Getting to Know Cleveland

Home to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Playhouse Square, Cleveland is a cosmopolitan city that's always changing. Once known mostly for its industry, this city now draws residents for a thriving cultural scene with world-class museums, winning professional sports teams and beautiful green spaces. Rent an apartment in Cleveland to discover what's changed in its 200-plus year history, and to see what's coming next.

Attractions in Cleveland

Located on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland has something for just about every interest. Rent an apartment in the bustling downtown to be near professional sports at First Energy Stadium and Quicken Loans Arena, or pick a place to live near outstanding attractions like the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and the Cleveland Botanical Garden.

Cleveland sometimes surprises first-time visitors with the variety and quality of its cultural institutions, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland and the Cleveland Pops Orchestra. America's second-largest performing arts center, Playhouse Square brings in more than a million visitors every year.

Cleveland also has you covered for great food and drink, with restaurants all over the city celebrating the area's Polish and Italian roots, plus chef-driven joints focused on a wide array of other cuisines. Obsessive about beer, Clevelanders flock to neighborhoods like Ohio City to sample offerings by local breweries. Searching for an apartment to rent in Cleveland? Look no further than ApartmentGuide.com to find your perfect apartment.

Cleveland Apartments and Neighborhoods

With everything from upscale apartments in reclaimed warehouses to pet-friendly perches in high rises, downtown Cleveland is a great choice for singles who want to feel the energy of the city day and night. For charming, tree-lined streets near the Cleveland Clinic and Case Western University, look east to the University Circle and Little Italy neighborhoods. Near the CLE airport to the west, suburbs like West Park and Rocky River draw families and hip young professionals for brand-name shopping, golf and green spaces. Along Lake Erie, Lakewood wins raves with empty nesters who enjoy front-porch friendliness, affordability and walkability to top-notch restaurants.

Cleveland Transportation

Professionals in Cleveland will find easy access to Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) for convenient domestic and international travel. Apartments all over Cleveland are also within easy reach of regional businesses and vacation destinations thanks to major interstates like I-77, I-80 and I-90.

Things to Do in Cleveland

Save up for your new apartment by taking advantage of Cleveland's incredible array of free things to do, from free concerts at the Cleveland Institute of Music and free brewery tours to great public parks and a quirky museum dedicated to polka music.

Here are our top five picks for the best fun, free things to do with kids in Cleveland:

• Cleveland Museum of Art: Known for its impressive collections of Asian and Egyptian art, this museum pushes kids' imaginations with scavenger hunts and cool exhibits featuring medieval armor and weapons.
• Nature Center at Shaker Lakes: Take kids outside to learn more about the Cleveland area's diverse natural habitats, from lakes and swamps to woodlands and marshes.
• Edgewater Beach: With 1,000 feet of swimming access, posted lifeguards, a dog-friendly western section and delicious ice cream at the concession stand, this beach is a can't-miss stop every summer.
• Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland - Learning Center & Money Museum: Kids can make their own currency, spot counterfeits and see a 23-foot-tall money tree at this branch of the Federal Reserve. Best of all, you don't need any cash to get in.
• Cleveland Browns Training Camp: Every summer, the Cleveland Browns invite fans of all ages to watch the team work out in Berea. Check the schedule to get an autograph on family night.

Spectator Sports in Cleveland

After a 52-year drought with no championships in any professional sport, the Cleveland Cavaliers broke the "Cleveland Curse" by winning the NBA Finals in 2016. Get tickets for an Indians baseball game or a Browns football game to cheer for another Cleveland victory.  

Cleveland for Families with Kids

Boredom is no excuse in Cleveland, with enough family-friendly activities to keep kids engaged 365 days a year. Go on an adventure at the Children's Museum of Cleveland, get a hands-on education at the Great Lakes Science Center, or become an archaeologist for a day at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

If you want an apartment in the area's best school districts, search west of downtown in neighborhoods like Westlake and Rocky River or look to eastern suburbs near Beachwood.

Getaways from Cleveland

Looking for the best beaches in Ohio? Lake Erie beckons every summer with an excellent beach in Cleveland's Edgewater State Park and farther afield at spots like Maumee Bay State Park, about two hours west of the city. The state's longest beach is at Headlands Beach State Park, about 30 miles to the east. For bigger thrills, head 60 miles west to Sandusky's Cedar Point amusement park, home of some of the world's largest roller coasters.