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Rental Market Trends in Cleveland, OH

What is the average rent in Cleveland, OH?

$1,288/month

Average Rent

685 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of November 2025, the average rent in Cleveland, OH is $1,288 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/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 $1,192 per month for a studio, $1,288 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 $2,102 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,192/month
466 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,288/month
685 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,596/month
997 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,102/month
1,318 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,165/month
209 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,300/month
962 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,580/month
992 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,933/month
1,214 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,435/month
445 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,422/month
721 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,650/month
1,051 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,996/month
850 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$732/month
434 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,146/month
1,397 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,499/month
1,372 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cleveland, OH?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.9%, which averages out to $10 less 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, Jefferson, South Collinwood and Cudell are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cleveland.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Jefferson
$830/month
575 Sq Ft
South Collinwood
$855/month
500 Sq Ft
Cudell
$870/month
684 Sq Ft
Brookside
$875/month
570 Sq Ft
Old Brooklyn
$896/month
579 Sq Ft
South Hills
$923/month
597 Sq Ft
Oak Park
$934/month
611 Sq Ft
Riverside Drive
$959/month
660 Sq Ft
North Collinwood
$970/month
654 Sq Ft
Brooklyn-Centre
$993/month
652 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cleveland?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Gordon Square Arts District
$2,173/month
802 Sq Ft
East Bank Flats
$2,060/month
757 Sq Ft
Detroit-Shoreway
$2,031/month
750 Sq Ft
Tremont
$1,987/month
740 Sq Ft
Hough
$1,898/month
909 Sq Ft
Fairfax
$1,872/month
661 Sq Ft
Edgewater Park
$1,870/month
795 Sq Ft
Ohio City
$1,861/month
760 Sq Ft
West Side Market
$1,834/month
730 Sq Ft
Lakeview Estates
$1,818/month
756 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
$1,733/month
763 Sq Ft
Ohio City
$1,861/month
760 Sq Ft
Public Square
$1,595/month
759 Sq Ft
Tremont
$1,987/month
740 Sq Ft
Playhouse Square
$1,615/month
759 Sq Ft
East Bank Flats
$2,060/month
757 Sq Ft
University Circle
$1,687/month
736 Sq Ft
West Cleveland
$1,000/month
644 Sq Ft
Warehouse District
$1,575/month
803 Sq Ft
CSU - Euclid Corridor
$1,715/month
750 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 $1,288, you’ll want to make about $4,293 per month or $51,516 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 6.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cleveland is 17.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,192 - $2,102. You can expect to pay 0.4% more for groceries, 13.6% less for utilities, and 3.0% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Jefferson

Cleveland, OH

Gordon Square Arts District

Cleveland, OH

Studio
$690/month
$1,450/month
One Bedroom
$767/month
$1,871/month
Two Bedroom
$919/month
$2,472/month
Three Bedroom
$3,400/month
$3,402/month
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Skyline On Stokes

2132 Stokes Blvd,
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$1,199 - $3,395

Studio - 2 Beds

Lofts at 629 Euclid

Lofts at 629 Euclid

629 Euclid Ave,
Cleveland, OH 44114

$985 - $1,295

Studio - 1 Bed

LIV Cleveland

LIV Cleveland

1801 E 12th St,
Cleveland, OH 44114

$902 - $5,225

Studio - 2 Beds

The May

The May

200 Euclid Ave,
Cleveland, OH 44114

$1,565 - $3,440

Studio - 3 Beds

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Legacy RHM Capital
  • 30

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  • 5,093

    Units

  • 14

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15 Communities in Cleveland
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Vanguard Properties
  • 13

    Communities

  • 530

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 6,112

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

11 Communities in Cleveland
Fischer Asset Management
Fischer Asset Management
  • 13

    Communities

  • 263

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

10 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
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Village Green
  • 163

    Communities

  • 33,625

    Units

  • 93

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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