Last updated on October 20, 2026

Average rent in
Cleveland Heights, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Cleveland Heights, OH rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,300/month. This reflects a $129 monthly decrease from last year. Meanwhile, rents increased 8.3% month over month, showing recent upward movement.

  • Cleveland Heights is 31.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, providing a more accessible market for renters despite a total rental inventory of 136 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $1,538/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,000/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,260/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,655/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,824/month in Cleveland Heights. These figures show the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Cleveland Heights

$1,300/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Cleveland Heights is $1,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cleveland Heights

136

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cleveland Heights rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Cleveland Heights, OH

Average rent prices in Cleveland Heights have increased by 8% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Cleveland Heights, OH

Rent prices in Cleveland Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cleveland Heights is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,796. 1-bedroom apartments in Cleveland Heights run $1,002 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,260.

Listings

Studio

$1,538

26%

28%

1 bedroom

$1,000

10%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,260

22%

30%

3 bedroom

$1,655

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$1,824

2%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$1,538

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,260

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

30%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,655

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,824

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

31%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cleveland Heights, OH, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Cleveland Heights, OH compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cleveland Heights and Bedford by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cleveland Heights

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,185
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cleveland Heights, OH is 10% higher than the median rent in Bedford, OH.

Discover rentals in Cleveland Heights, OH

*FURNISHED* ROOMS IN CLEVELAND HEIGHTS - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

*FURNISHED* ROOMS IN CLEVELAND HEIGHTS

Cedarbrook Rd & Goodnor Rd ##2, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

1 bed

0 baths

$450

2460 Euclid Heights Blvd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cleveland Heights

Student Housing Duplex - 6 minute biking from Case Western

2460 Euclid Heights Blvd #NA, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106

5 beds

2 baths

$600

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2296 S Overlook Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cleveland Heights

Beautifully Furnished House near Case Western Campus

2296 S Overlook Rd #NA, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106

5 beds

2 baths

$650

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2803 Avondale Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

2803 Avondale Ave

2803 Avondale Ave, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

2 beds

1 bath

$849

Price dropped

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Frequently asked questions for Cleveland Heights, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Cleveland Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Cleveland Heights?

The average rent in Cleveland Heights is $1,300 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cleveland Heights?

Average rent prices in Cleveland Heights have increased by 8% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Cleveland Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cleveland Heights is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cleveland Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Cleveland Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Cleveland Heights?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, July offers the lowest rents while February sees the highest, creating an 11.9% difference between peak and off-peak pricing.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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