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Rental Market Trends in East Cleveland, OH

What is the average rent in East Cleveland, OH?

$632/month

Average Rent

643 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in East Cleveland, OH is $632 per month. This is 61% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in East Cleveland more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in East Cleveland, you can expect to pay about $450 per month for a studio, $632 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $789 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $919 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$450/month
240 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$632/month
643 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$789/month
872 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$919/month
750 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,355/month
848 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,651/month
1,100 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,373/month
1,050 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,150/month
661 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in East Cleveland, OH?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $3 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 April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in East Cleveland, OH
Last Updated April 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in East Cleveland, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
67% Below $700/month
33% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in East Cleveland is $632, you’ll want to make about $2,106 per month or $25,272 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.

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East Cleveland, OH

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Circle 118

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$1,625 - $2,300 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

Lake Park Tower

Lake Park Tower

13855 Superior Rd,
East Cleveland, OH 44118

$744 - $1,622

Studio - 3 Beds

11915 Ashbury Ave

11915 Ashbury Ave

11915 Ashbury Ave,
Cleveland, OH 44106

$1,600 - $1,900

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Colonial

Colonial

2773 Hampshire Rd,
Cleveland, OH 44106

$1,100 - $1,150

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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.

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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