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Rental Market Trends in Cleveland, OH

What is the average rent in Cleveland, OH?

$1,310/month

Average Rent

685 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Cleveland, OH is $1,310 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/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 $1,219 per month for a studio, $1,310 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,617 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,203 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,219/month
467 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,310/month
685 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,617/month
992 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,203/month
1,335 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,174/month
657 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,241/month
877 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,618/month
1,041 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,781/month
1,413 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$982/month
556 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,409/month
638 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,464/month
892 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,419/month
664 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,149/month
1,631 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,728/month
1,347 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 $16 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 June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Cleveland, OH
Last Updated June 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cleveland, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
19% Below $700/month
29% $700 - $1,000/month
24% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cleveland?

Based on current rent prices, Riverside Drive, Kamm's Corners and Brugge Farms are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cleveland.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Riverside Drive
$871/month
614 Sq Ft
Kamm's Corners
$874/month
583 Sq Ft
Brugge Farms
$885/month
645 Sq Ft
Old Brooklyn
$896/month
570 Sq Ft
Shaker Square
$897/month
646 Sq Ft
North Collinwood
$958/month
636 Sq Ft
Cudell
$976/month
669 Sq Ft
Brooklyn-Centre
$979/month
637 Sq Ft
West Cleveland
$1,032/month
655 Sq Ft
Edgewater
$1,061/month
636 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
$2,378/month
810 Sq Ft
Detroit-Shoreway
$2,327/month
779 Sq Ft
Fairfax
$2,128/month
650 Sq Ft
Edgewater Park
$2,077/month
822 Sq Ft
Little Italy
$2,037/month
806 Sq Ft
Hough
$2,024/month
896 Sq Ft
West Side Market
$1,920/month
709 Sq Ft
Lakeview Estates
$1,901/month
730 Sq Ft
West Bank
$1,878/month
752 Sq Ft
Ohio City
$1,820/month
770 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
$1,687/month
750 Sq Ft
Ohio City
$1,820/month
770 Sq Ft
Public Square
$1,592/month
735 Sq Ft
Playhouse Square
$1,574/month
720 Sq Ft
University Circle
$1,818/month
799 Sq Ft
Tremont
$1,791/month
723 Sq Ft
West Cleveland
$1,032/month
655 Sq Ft
Warehouse District
$1,612/month
830 Sq Ft
Gordon Square Arts District
$2,378/month
810 Sq Ft
Hough
$2,024/month
896 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 $1,310, you’ll want to make about $4,366 per month or $52,392 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 8.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cleveland is 18.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,219 - $2,203. You can expect to pay 0.2% less for groceries, 14.5% less for utilities, and 3.3% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Riverside Drive

Cleveland, OH

Gordon Square Arts District

Cleveland, OH

Studio
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$1,484/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,922/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,546/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,559/month
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Apartment communities in Cleveland we think you'll love

The Quarter

The Quarter

2550 Detroit Ave,
Cleveland, OH 44113

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,394 - $2,904

75 Public Square

75 Public Square

75 Public Sq,
Cleveland, OH 44113

1-2 Beds | $1,310 - $2,490

Foundry Lofts

Foundry Lofts

7218 Euclid Ave,
Cleveland, OH 44103

Studio - 2 Beds | $999 - $1,650

Shaker Hall

Shaker Hall

12700 Shaker Blvd,
Cleveland, OH 44120

1-2 Beds | $980 - $1,350

Property Management Companies in Cleveland, OH

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RHM Real Estate
  • 31

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  • 4,388

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

19 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
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
Village Green
Village Green
  • 175

    Communities

  • 37,451

    Units

  • 103

    Cities

8 Communities in Cleveland
The Millennia Companies
The Millennia Companies
  • 15

    Communities

  • 2,494

    Units

  • 12

    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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