If you know where to look, the cost of living in a wonderful place near and around downtown Cleveland can be more affordable than you think. In other cities $1,000 in rent gets you a cardboard box and a rat, but in Cleveland you get quality. If you’re currently searching for the right townhouse/apartment to rent (who wants to buy anyway?), then you must check out the eight places we’ve highlighted here.

If you know where to look, the cost of living in a wonderful place near and around downtown Cleveland can be more affordable than you think. In other cities $1,000 in rent gets you a cardboard box and a rat, but in Cleveland you get quality. If you’re currently searching for the right townhouse/apartment to rent (who wants to buy anyway?), then you must check out the eight places we’ve highlighted here.

Photos via realtor.com and rent.com. 

The One With The Roof Top Patio 2477 Overlook Road, Cleveland Heights $749-$969 a month
The One With The Sunset View 15500 Lakeshore Blvd. $799 a month
The Tremont House with Wood Floors Throughout and a Cool Back Porch 1075 Holmden Ave., Tremont $925 a month
The Luxury Lakewood Gem With Laundry Room 1675 Woodward Ave. Apt 4, Lakewood $690 a month
The Blue Three Bedroom Colonial With Fireplace 4007 Northampton Rd., Cleveland Heights $950 a month
The One With A lot of Stairs, Porches and Shiney Floors 2050 Staunton Rd., Cleveland Heights $975 a month
The One With a Mysterious Tree and Wooden Wall Room 2230 Warren Rd. # Dn, Lakewood $800 a month
The Apartment with the High Wooded Ceilings and White Brick Walls 425 W Lakeside Ave. $800 a month

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