Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,380
Population
365,173
Renter Mix
62% Rent
Nestled on the banks of Lake Erie in northeastern Ohio, Cleveland is the second largest city in the state. Boasting world-class attractions with a laid-back atmosphere, Cleveland offers residents the best of both worlds. Residents and visitors alike rave about the city’s entertainment options, from the Cleveland Museum of Art to the Cleveland Orchestra.
This city is filled with artistic and cultural gems like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a city landmark featuring a wealth of interactive exhibits and legendary music paraphernalia. Playhouse Square Center hosts various shows as the largest performing arts center in the nation, outside of New York. Beachland Ballroom brings musical acts from all over the world to Cleveland. The amenities in Cleveland are endless with Edgewater Park Beach, Greater Cleveland Aquarium, House of Blues, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and even the house used in “A Christmas Story.”
Sports fans delight in the many teams and venues based in Cleveland, from the Indians at Progressive Park and the Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium to the Cavaliers and the Monsters at Quicken Loans Arena. West Side Market is a food enthusiast’s dream, and has been since 1912. The culinary and nightlife scenes in Cleveland are as notable as any, offering an array of cuisines.
Residents of Cleveland have easy access to several subway stations, major interstates, Burke Lakefront Airport, and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Although Cleveland is filled to the brim with entertainment, dining, nightlife, and recreation options, apartments are surprisingly affordable, ranging from apartments and houses to condos and townhomes.
The historic Cleveland Arcade opened in 1888
Grocery Shopping in Cleveland Arcade
Median Household Income
$35,459
Average: $52,345
Education
71,307
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
163,041
Workers Employed
Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
17%
Housing Distribution
Cleveland has more renters than homeowners.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Cleveland, OH is $1,209 for a studio, $1,380 for one bedroom, $1,734 for two bedrooms, and $2,121 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cleveland has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
The cost of living in Cleveland, OH is 7.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cleveland is 20.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,208 - $2,151. You can expect to pay 0.4% more for groceries, 9.9% less for utilities, and 6.0% less for transportation.
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Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cleveland, OH is for everyday living.
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Walkability
Good Public Transit
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Exceptionally Drivable
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Fairly Bikeable
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Cleveland Arts And Social Sciences Academy
Public
Grades K-8
366 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
637 Students
Public
Grades K-8
603 Students
Robinson G Jones Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
452 Students
Public
Grades K-8
448 Students
Cleveland Arts And Social Sciences Academy
Public
Grades K-8
366 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,257 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
895 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
637 Students
Public
Grades K-8
603 Students
John Hay Early College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
259 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,257 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
895 Students
John Hay School Of Science & Medicine
Public
Grades 9-12
379 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
344 Students
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
