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Rental Market Trends in Cleveland, OH

What is the average rent in Cleveland, OH?

$1,294/month

Average Rent

691 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Cleveland, OH is $1,294 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,632/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 $1,208 per month for a studio, $1,294 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,610 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,140 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,208/month
471 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,294/month
691 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,610/month
999 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,140/month
1,323 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,125/month
315 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,296/month
935 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,562/month
938 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,848/month
1,144 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,303/month
431 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,499/month
668 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,485/month
1,078 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,700/month
1,026 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$902/month
604 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,216/month
1,228 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,394/month
1,227 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,944/month
1,787 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cleveland, OH?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.3%, which averages out to $17 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 December 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Cleveland, OH
Last Updated December 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cleveland, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
18% Below $700/month
29% $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, Jefferson and Valley Road Homes are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cleveland.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Collinwood
$850/month
643 Sq Ft
Jefferson
$856/month
534 Sq Ft
Valley Road Homes
$880/month
536 Sq Ft
Cudell
$881/month
681 Sq Ft
Old Brooklyn
$899/month
587 Sq Ft
Euclid-Green
$920/month
657 Sq Ft
Shaker Square
$936/month
680 Sq Ft
Brooklyn-Centre
$946/month
589 Sq Ft
North Collinwood
$955/month
673 Sq Ft
Buckeye-Shaker
$1,004/month
606 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cleveland?

Based on current rent prices, Gordon Square Arts District, Detroit-Shoreway and East Bank Flats 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
Detroit-Shoreway
$2,103/month
758 Sq Ft
East Bank Flats
$2,036/month
786 Sq Ft
Tremont
$1,951/month
748 Sq Ft
Campus District
$1,941/month
746 Sq Ft
Fairfax
$1,899/month
666 Sq Ft
Edgewater Park
$1,855/month
796 Sq Ft
West Side Market
$1,836/month
720 Sq Ft
Ohio City
$1,809/month
765 Sq Ft
West Bank
$1,791/month
782 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
$1,678/month
753 Sq Ft
Ohio City
$1,809/month
765 Sq Ft
Public Square
$1,566/month
736 Sq Ft
Playhouse Square
$1,649/month
765 Sq Ft
Tremont
$1,951/month
748 Sq Ft
University Circle
$1,684/month
737 Sq Ft
West Cleveland
$1,009/month
644 Sq Ft
East Bank Flats
$2,036/month
786 Sq Ft
Warehouse District
$1,549/month
773 Sq Ft
Hough
$1,770/month
860 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 $1,294, you’ll want to make about $4,313 per month or $51,756 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 $1,208 - $2,140. 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
-
$1,537/month
One Bedroom
$855/month
$1,882/month
Two Bedroom
$890/month
$2,455/month
Three Bedroom
$1,571/month
$3,297/month
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Studio - 2 Beds

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The May

200 Euclid Ave,
Cleveland, OH 44114

$1,565 - $3,440

Studio - 3 Beds

Lofts at 629 Euclid

Lofts at 629 Euclid

629 Euclid Ave,
Cleveland, OH 44114

$985 - $1,495

Studio - 1 Bed

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Skyview Terrace (in-unit washer/dryer)

12000 Fairhill Rd,
Cleveland, OH 44120

$1,000 - $2,100

Studio - 3 Beds

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  • 4,875

    Units

  • 14

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

    Communities

  • 6,232

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

12 Communities in Cleveland
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  • 13

    Communities

  • 530

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

12 Communities in Cleveland
950 Management
950 Management
  • 12

    Communities

  • 932

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

11 Communities in Cleveland
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Fischer Asset Management
  • 13

    Communities

  • 255

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

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  • 31

    Communities

  • 4,163

    Units

  • 20

    Cities

9 Communities in Cleveland
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AZ Management, Inc.
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  • 715

    Units

  • 5

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    Communities

  • 31,964

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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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