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Rental Market Trends in Cleveland, OH

What is the average rent in Cleveland, OH?

$1,330/month

Average Rent

697 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Cleveland, OH is $1,330 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/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, $1,330 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,639 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,198 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,223/month
477 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,330/month
697 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,639/month
1,013 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,198/month
1,343 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,021/month
499 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,270/month
816 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,536/month
947 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,972/month
1,184 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,015/month
409 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,448/month
650 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,685/month
866 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,307/month
917 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$882/month
604 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,262/month
1,064 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,387/month
916 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,416/month
2,218 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cleveland, OH?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.1%, which averages out to $1 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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Rent Ranges in Cleveland, OH
Last Updated February 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cleveland, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
14% Below $700/month
30% $700 - $1,000/month
26% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
10% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cleveland?

Based on current rent prices, South Collinwood, Cudell and Jefferson are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cleveland.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Collinwood
$843/month
643 Sq Ft
Cudell
$848/month
672 Sq Ft
Jefferson
$878/month
563 Sq Ft
Euclid-Green
$887/month
658 Sq Ft
Old Brooklyn
$922/month
617 Sq Ft
Riverside Drive
$964/month
665 Sq Ft
Brooklyn-Centre
$972/month
599 Sq Ft
West Cleveland
$1,012/month
651 Sq Ft
North Collinwood
$1,013/month
644 Sq Ft
Buckeye-Shaker
$1,060/month
655 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cleveland?

Based on current rent prices, Gordon Square Arts District, Edgewater Park and West Side Market are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cleveland.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Gordon Square Arts District
$2,174/month
783 Sq Ft
Edgewater Park
$1,953/month
755 Sq Ft
West Side Market
$1,896/month
709 Sq Ft
East Bank Flats
$1,877/month
827 Sq Ft
Fairfax
$1,869/month
662 Sq Ft
Tremont
$1,856/month
752 Sq Ft
Detroit-Shoreway
$1,827/month
718 Sq Ft
Lakeview Estates
$1,800/month
746 Sq Ft
West Bank
$1,795/month
759 Sq Ft
Hough
$1,753/month
894 Sq Ft

Which Cleveland neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Cleveland
$1,627/month
743 Sq Ft
Public Square
$1,575/month
738 Sq Ft
Ohio City
$1,753/month
765 Sq Ft
Playhouse Square
$1,645/month
770 Sq Ft
University Circle
$1,692/month
726 Sq Ft
Warehouse District
$1,570/month
777 Sq Ft
West Cleveland
$1,012/month
651 Sq Ft
Tremont
$1,856/month
752 Sq Ft
Campus District
$1,726/month
703 Sq Ft
Midtown Cleveland
$1,305/month
596 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 $1,330, you’ll want to make about $4,433 per month or $53,196 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 7.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cleveland is 19.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,223 - $2,198. You can expect to pay 0.7% more for groceries, 12.3% less for utilities, and 5.1% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

South Collinwood

Cleveland, OH

Gordon Square Arts District

Cleveland, OH

Studio
-
$1,471/month
One Bedroom
$855/month
$1,848/month
Two Bedroom
$891/month
$2,445/month
Three Bedroom
$1,578/month
$3,292/month
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Skyline On Stokes

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$1,199 - $3,395

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629 Euclid Ave,
Cleveland, OH 44114

$1,040 - $1,495

Studio - 2 Beds

Uptown

Uptown

11440-11500 Euclid Ave,
Cleveland, OH 44106

$1,420 - $2,645

Studio - 2 Beds

TERRA - State Road

TERRA - State Road

6997-7027 State Rd,
Cleveland, OH 44134

$1,250 - $1,500

1-2 Beds

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K & D Management, LLC
  • 17

    Communities

  • 6,232

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

12 Communities in Cleveland
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Vanguard Properties
  • 12

    Communities

  • 519

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

11 Communities in Cleveland
RHM Management
RHM Management
  • 25

    Communities

  • 4,777

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 256

    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
  • 14

    Communities

  • 1,030

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 715

    Units

  • 5

    Cities

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The Millennia Companies
  • 17

    Communities

  • 2,639

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

5 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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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