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Rental Market Trends in Cleveland, OH

What is the average rent in Cleveland, OH?

$1,305/month

Average Rent

687 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Cleveland, OH is $1,305 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/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 $1,213 per month for a studio, $1,305 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,607 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,169 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,213/month
467 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,305/month
687 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,607/month
993 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,169/month
1,319 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,210/month
343 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,319/month
838 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,606/month
924 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,782/month
1,109 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,269/month
580 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,634/month
611 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,421/month
792 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,461/month
577 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$988/month
859 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,084/month
1,511 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,082/month
1,447 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cleveland, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, 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.
Last Updated July 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Cleveland, OH
Last Updated July 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cleveland, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
19% Below $700/month
28% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
19% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cleveland?

Based on current rent prices, South Collinwood, Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn-Centre are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cleveland.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Collinwood
$847/month
505 Sq Ft
Old Brooklyn
$902/month
579 Sq Ft
Brooklyn-Centre
$940/month
621 Sq Ft
North Collinwood
$957/month
659 Sq Ft
Cudell
$966/month
696 Sq Ft
Kamm's Corners
$978/month
603 Sq Ft
West Cleveland
$1,024/month
641 Sq Ft
Edgewater
$1,071/month
617 Sq Ft
Jefferson
$1,077/month
655 Sq Ft
Buckeye-Shaker
$1,144/month
668 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cleveland?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Gordon Square Arts District
$2,310/month
796 Sq Ft
Detroit-Shoreway
$2,203/month
767 Sq Ft
Fairfax
$2,139/month
659 Sq Ft
Edgewater Park
$2,024/month
755 Sq Ft
Little Italy
$1,971/month
786 Sq Ft
Hough
$1,961/month
900 Sq Ft
West Side Market
$1,882/month
666 Sq Ft
Lakeview Estates
$1,880/month
724 Sq Ft
West Bank
$1,875/month
751 Sq Ft
University Circle
$1,837/month
759 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
$1,685/month
758 Sq Ft
Ohio City
$1,796/month
771 Sq Ft
Public Square
$1,627/month
754 Sq Ft
Playhouse Square
$1,633/month
743 Sq Ft
University Circle
$1,837/month
759 Sq Ft
Tremont
$1,783/month
718 Sq Ft
Warehouse District
$1,602/month
819 Sq Ft
West Cleveland
$1,024/month
641 Sq Ft
CSU - Euclid Corridor
$1,703/month
723 Sq Ft
Gordon Square Arts District
$2,310/month
796 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 $1,305, you’ll want to make about $4,350 per month or $52,200 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 $1,213 - $2,169. 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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Apartment Averages

South Collinwood

Cleveland, OH

Gordon Square Arts District

Cleveland, OH

Studio
-
$1,470/month
One Bedroom
$855/month
$1,914/month
Two Bedroom
$887/month
$2,511/month
Three Bedroom
$1,567/month
$3,533/month
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Apartment communities in Cleveland we think you'll love

Skyline On Stokes

Skyline On Stokes

2132 Stokes Blvd,
Cleveland, OH 44106

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,499 - $3,395

LIV Cleveland

LIV Cleveland

1801 E 12th St,
Cleveland, OH 44114

Studio - 2 Beds | $949 - $5,225

The May

The May

200 Euclid Ave,
Cleveland, OH 44114

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,450 - $3,450

Skyview Terrace (in-unit washer/dryer)

Skyview Terrace (in-unit washer/dryer)

12000 Fairhill Rd,
Cleveland, OH 44120

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,150 - $2,200

Property Management Companies in Cleveland, OH

RHM Real Estate
RHM Real Estate
  • 31

    Communities

  • 4,396

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

18 Communities in Cleveland
K & D Management, LLC
K & D Management, LLC
  • 17

    Communities

  • 7,083

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

12 Communities in Cleveland
Vanguard Properties
Vanguard Properties
  • 11

    Communities

  • 458

    Units

  • 3

    Cities

10 Communities in Cleveland
Village Green
Village Green
  • 171

    Communities

  • 36,141

    Units

  • 98

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 4,574

    Units

  • 20

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 715

    Units

  • 5

    Cities

9 Communities in Cleveland
The Millennia Companies
The Millennia Companies
  • 17

    Communities

  • 2,716

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

5 Communities in Cleveland
Zaremba Management Company
Zaremba Management Company
  • 23

    Communities

  • 5,202

    Units

  • 20

    Cities

4 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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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