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Rental Market Trends in Cleveland, OH

What is the average rent in Cleveland, OH?

$1,380/month

Average Rent

705 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

Cleveland, OH Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Cleveland, OH is $1,380 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,645/month, making renting in Cleveland more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Cleveland average $1,209 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Cleveland average $1,380 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Cleveland average $1,734 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Cleveland average $2,121 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,209/month
470 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,380/month
705 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,734/month
1,025 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,121/month
1,301 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,126/month
477 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,335/month
720 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,573/month
928 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,898/month
1,265 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,214/month
459 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,457/month
685 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,174/month
1,021 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,249/month
992 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,884/month
1,254 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,531/month
1,049 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cleveland, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $14 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 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Cleveland, OH
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cleveland, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
13% Below $700/month
29% $700 - $1,000/month
28% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
10% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cleveland?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Euclid-Green
$891/month
663 Sq Ft
Old Brooklyn
$916/month
619 Sq Ft
South Collinwood
$933/month
650 Sq Ft
Cudell
$1,009/month
692 Sq Ft
West Cleveland
$1,091/month
670 Sq Ft
Woodland Hills
$1,109/month
690 Sq Ft
Edgewater
$1,122/month
652 Sq Ft
Kinsman
$1,137/month
681 Sq Ft
Buckeye-Shaker
$1,236/month
701 Sq Ft
Glenville
$1,287/month
623 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cleveland?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Edgewater Park
$2,552/month
788 Sq Ft
Gordon Square Arts District
$2,483/month
783 Sq Ft
Hough
$2,096/month
695 Sq Ft
Detroit-Shoreway
$2,069/month
737 Sq Ft
Tremont
$2,064/month
737 Sq Ft
East Bank Flats
$2,016/month
785 Sq Ft
Little Italy
$1,974/month
734 Sq Ft
West Bank
$1,971/month
777 Sq Ft
Fairfax
$1,891/month
635 Sq Ft
Ohio City
$1,872/month
777 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
$1,738/month
751 Sq Ft
Ohio City
$1,872/month
777 Sq Ft
Public Square
$1,590/month
735 Sq Ft
Playhouse Square
$1,501/month
714 Sq Ft
University Circle
$1,834/month
723 Sq Ft
Tremont
$2,064/month
737 Sq Ft
East Bank Flats
$2,016/month
785 Sq Ft
Warehouse District
$1,681/month
839 Sq Ft
West Cleveland
$1,091/month
670 Sq Ft
Gordon Square Arts District
$2,483/month
783 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 $1,380, you’ll want to make about $4,600 per month or $55,200 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 7.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cleveland is 20.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,209 - $2,121. You can expect to pay 0.4% more for groceries, 9.9% less for utilities, and 6.0% less for transportation.

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Cleveland, OH

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How does Cleveland, OH compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Cleveland, OH to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Euclid-Green

Cleveland, OH

Edgewater Park

Cleveland, OH

Studio
-
$621/month
One Bedroom
$847/month
$831/month
Two Bedroom
$1,150/month
$1,084/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,360 - $5,510

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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