West Cleveland

Cleveland, OH

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West Cleveland - Cleveland, OH Area Guide

Suburban serenity on the west side of the Forest City

Suburban Commuter Diverse Affordable Family-Friendly

West Cleveland represents a conveniently located suburban reprieve that’s mainly defined by the Jennings Freeway to the east, Ridge Road to the west, and Interstate 90 and 480 to the north and south, respectively. This is a diverse area that encompasses a number of neighborhoods and communities that offer renters an array of single-family homes, affordable apartments, and charming townhomes. There are plenty of shopping centers and parks to explore, especially in the neighborhood of Old Brooklyn. You’ll also find the Cleveland Zoo in West Cleveland, making it an ideal location for nature lovers and families. With so many interstates close by, the commuting crowd will have no trouble getting to and from West Cleveland. Downtown Cleveland is roughly a 10-minute drive north.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in West Cleveland is $687 for a studio, $832 for one bedroom, $1,052 for two bedrooms, and $1,229 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Cleveland has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 416 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $687/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 571 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $832/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 772 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,052/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,144 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,229/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

70 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
  • Lakefront Reservation and Edgewater Park
  • Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
  • Big Creek Reservation
  • CanalWay Center

Airports

  • Cleveland-Hopkins International

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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.