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Rental Market Trends in Cleveland, TN

What is the average rent in Cleveland, TN?

$1,016/month

Average Rent

641 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Cleveland, TN is $1,016 per month. This is 38% 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 $771 per month for a studio, $1,016 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,296 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,776 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$771/month
476 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,016/month
641 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,296/month
967 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,776/month
1,181 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,248/month
555 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,875/month
1,446 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,427/month
2,108 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$770/month
80 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,181/month
881 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,563/month
1,175 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cleveland, TN?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.7%, 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, TN
Last Updated December 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cleveland, TN
Percentage*
Rent Range
33% Below $700/month
21% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
8% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cleveland?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Cleveland is the most affordable neighborhood in Cleveland.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Cleveland
$1,111/month
766 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cleveland?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Cleveland is the most expensive neighborhood in Cleveland.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Cleveland
$1,111/month
766 Sq Ft

Which Cleveland neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Cleveland with the most apartments available is Downtown Cleveland .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Cleveland
$1,111/month
766 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cleveland, TN?

Because the average rent in Cleveland is $1,016, you’ll want to make about $3,386 per month or $40,632 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, TN is 14.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cleveland is 14.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $771 - $1,776. You can expect to pay 11.4% less for groceries, 13.3% less for utilities, and 17.2% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Cleveland

Cleveland, TN

Downtown Cleveland

Cleveland, TN

Studio
$787/month
$787/month
One Bedroom
$951/month
$951/month
Two Bedroom
$1,244/month
$1,244/month
Three Bedroom
$1,643/month
$1,643/month
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$825 - $1,405

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4415 Frontage Rd NW,
Cleveland, TN 37312

$1,800 - $3,000

1 Bed

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The Retreat at Spring Creek Apartments

260 NE 25th St,
Cleveland, TN 37311

$1,364 - $1,969

1-3 Beds

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The Arbors

1921 Cypress Ln,
Cleveland, TN 37323

$1,700 - $1,800

3 Beds

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RAM Partners
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  • 76,171

    Units

  • 167

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2 Communities in Cleveland
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Elmington Capital
  • 146

    Communities

  • 23,430

    Units

  • 75

    Cities

1 Community in Cleveland
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  • 151

    Communities

  • 25,448

    Units

  • 60

    Cities

1 Community in Cleveland
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BEZTAK Properties
  • 99

    Communities

  • 24,569

    Units

  • 57

    Cities

1 Community in Cleveland
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Timberland Partners
  • 51

    Communities

  • 12,558

    Units

  • 45

    Cities

1 Community in Cleveland
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The Siegel Group
  • 33

    Communities

  • 5,024

    Units

  • 27

    Cities

1 Community in Cleveland
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CJ Lombardo Company
  • 21

    Communities

  • 3,053

    Units

  • 16

    Cities

1 Community in Cleveland
HomeRiver Group
HomeRiver Group
  • 12

    Communities

  • 675

    Units

  • 8

    Cities

1 Community in Cleveland

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† 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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