South Cleveland

Medina, OH

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South Cleveland - Medina, OH Area Guide

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A suburban locale with an identity all its own

Suburban Diverse Commuter Park-Like

Loosely defined by some as South Cleveland, this sprawling suburban area encompasses a number of communities in and around Medina and Brunswick, Ohio. This wide-reaching area lacks the sheer urban sprawl of Cleveland, instead offering a laid-back, affordable community for renters looking to be close to the city but want a bit more space or a touch of peace and quiet.

You’ll find affordable apartment communities with plenty of amenities, a wide variety of single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and more in South Cleveland. Its location outside of Downtown Cleveland means there’s a pastoral atmosphere and plenty of green spaces to appreciate as well. U.S. Highway 42 and Interstate 71 serve as the major thoroughfares and arteries into the city.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in South Cleveland is $1,377 for a studio, $1,658 for one bedroom, $1,973 for two bedrooms, and $2,397 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Cleveland has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 447 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,377/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 676 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,658/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 873 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,973/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,134 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,397/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

40 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

40 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Reviews of South Cleveland - Medina, OH

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3.7 13 Reviews

Niche User

10 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

The architecture of the homes are very beautiful. I enjoy being closet o downtown and the lake as well.

Niche User

10 years and 10 months agoNiche Review

New businesses are opening and can be promising.

Niche User

11 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

We have variety of restaurants that one can choose from. Delivery is also great in the area.

Niche User

11 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

There are a lot of great restaurants and small shops that I am able to go to.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Medina
  • Lester Rail Trail
  • Plum Creek Park
  • Susan Hambley Nature Center
  • Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park

Airports

  • Cleveland-Hopkins International
  • Akron-Canton Regional

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Methodology

† 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 February 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.