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Rental Market Trends in Cleveland, OH

What is the average rent in Cleveland, OH?

$1,299/month

Average Rent

686 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Cleveland, OH is $1,299 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/month, making renting in Cleveland more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Cleveland, you can expect to pay about $1,223 per month for a studio, $1,299 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,596 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,124 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,223/month
466 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,299/month
686 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,596/month
992 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,124/month
1,312 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,112/month
308 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,404/month
705 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,566/month
956 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,916/month
1,036 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,339/month
472 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,596/month
698 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,664/month
838 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,005/month
536 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$823/month
813 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,212/month
1,527 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,925/month
1,609 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,191/month
2,008 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cleveland, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $17 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cleveland?

Based on current rent prices, South Collinwood, Brookside and Kamm's Corners are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cleveland.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Collinwood
$845/month
505 Sq Ft
Brookside
$870/month
659 Sq Ft
Kamm's Corners
$896/month
558 Sq Ft
Old Brooklyn
$897/month
605 Sq Ft
Cudell
$905/month
708 Sq Ft
Shaker Square
$911/month
655 Sq Ft
South Hills
$921/month
578 Sq Ft
Euclid-Green
$923/month
639 Sq Ft
Oak Park
$924/month
608 Sq Ft
Brooklyn-Centre
$969/month
617 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cleveland?

Based on current rent prices, Gordon Square Arts District, Detroit-Shoreway and Little Italy are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cleveland.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Gordon Square Arts District
$2,134/month
789 Sq Ft
Detroit-Shoreway
$2,054/month
772 Sq Ft
Little Italy
$1,975/month
821 Sq Ft
Campus District
$1,869/month
720 Sq Ft
Fairfax
$1,866/month
656 Sq Ft
Lakeview Estates
$1,861/month
713 Sq Ft
Edgewater Park
$1,847/month
764 Sq Ft
CSU - Euclid Corridor
$1,823/month
720 Sq Ft
West Side Market
$1,816/month
680 Sq Ft
West Bank
$1,795/month
742 Sq Ft

Which Cleveland neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Cleveland with the most apartments available are Downtown Cleveland, Ohio City and Public Square .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Cleveland
$1,641/month
755 Sq Ft
Ohio City
$1,730/month
755 Sq Ft
Public Square
$1,595/month
750 Sq Ft
Playhouse Square
$1,622/month
751 Sq Ft
University Circle
$1,783/month
758 Sq Ft
West Cleveland
$1,011/month
644 Sq Ft
Tremont
$1,745/month
722 Sq Ft
Warehouse District
$1,532/month
781 Sq Ft
CSU - Euclid Corridor
$1,823/month
720 Sq Ft
Gordon Square Arts District
$2,134/month
789 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cleveland, OH?

Because the average rent in Cleveland is $1,299, you’ll want to make about $4,330 per month or $51,960 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Cleveland, OH is 7.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cleveland is 18.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,223 - $2,124. You can expect to pay 0.2% more for groceries, 14.1% less for utilities, and 2.8% less for transportation.

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Cleveland, OH

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How does Cleveland, OH compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Cleveland, OH to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

South Collinwood

Cleveland, OH

Gordon Square Arts District

Cleveland, OH

Studio
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$1,501/month
One Bedroom
$855/month
$1,856/month
Two Bedroom
$888/month
$2,501/month
Three Bedroom
$1,569/month
$3,568/month
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Apartment communities in Cleveland we think you'll love

Foundry Lofts

Foundry Lofts

7218 Euclid Ave,
Cleveland, OH 44103

$1,149 - $1,650

Studio - 2 Beds

The Marquee at Cedar Lee

The Marquee at Cedar Lee

2223 Lee Rd,
Cleveland, OH 44118

$1,725 - $2,190

1 Bed

Skyline On Stokes

Skyline On Stokes

2132 Stokes Blvd,
Cleveland, OH 44106

$1,499 - $3,395

Studio - 2 Beds

Lofts at 629 Euclid

Lofts at 629 Euclid

629 Euclid Ave,
Cleveland, OH 44114

$985 - $1,315

Studio - 1 Bed

Property Management Companies in Cleveland, OH

Legacy RHM Capital
Legacy RHM Capital
  • 28

    Communities

  • 4,285

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

15 Communities in Cleveland
Vanguard Properties
Vanguard Properties
  • 13

    Communities

  • 530

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

12 Communities in Cleveland
K & D Management, LLC
K & D Management, LLC
  • 16

    Communities

  • 6,112

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

11 Communities in Cleveland
Village Green
Village Green
  • 167

    Communities

  • 34,546

    Units

  • 97

    Cities

9 Communities in Cleveland
Integrity Realty Group
Integrity Realty Group
  • 31

    Communities

  • 4,163

    Units

  • 20

    Cities

9 Communities in Cleveland
950 Management
950 Management
  • 10

    Communities

  • 763

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

9 Communities in Cleveland
AZ Management, Inc.
AZ Management, Inc.
  • 10

    Communities

  • 715

    Units

  • 5

    Cities

9 Communities in Cleveland
Fischer Asset Management
Fischer Asset Management
  • 11

    Communities

  • 268

    Units

  • 5

    Cities

8 Communities in Cleveland

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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