Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Cleveland Heights, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Cleveland Heights rent stands today

    Cleveland Heights, OH rent slipped 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters today are paying $425 less per month on average than last year, with the median just 2.0% below the July 2026 peak of $1,225/month.

  • Cleveland Heights sits 37.2% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, offering a smaller market with 129 total rentals and a mix of apartments, condos, and houses.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Cleveland Heights run around $1,450/month, 1-bedrooms around $950/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,150/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,595/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,822/month.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent for a median of $1,800/month, while apartments are lower at $1,100/month. Apartments make up 71.3% of total rentals, with houses at 21.1% and condos at 7.2%.

Median rent

Median rent in Cleveland Heights

$1,200/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cleveland Heights is $1,200 per month as of August 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $710 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cleveland Heights

129

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cleveland Heights rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Cleveland Heights run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

10%

101%

1 bedroom

$950

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,150

3%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,595

9%

14%

4 bedroom

$1,822

16%

41%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

101%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,822

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

41%

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$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,138
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cleveland Heights, OH is 5% higher than the median rent in Bedford, OH.

Discover rentals in Cleveland Heights, OH

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

1d ago

8.2

Very good

*FURNISHED* ROOMS IN CLEVELAND HEIGHTS

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

1 bed

0 baths

$450

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 20

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

House for rent

Available Aug 13

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

House for rent

Available Aug 15

3428 Altamont Ave #3UP - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Cleveland Heights

3428 Altamont Ave #3UP, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

2 beds

1 bath

$685

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,200 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cleveland Heights?

Average rent prices in Cleveland Heights have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Cleveland Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cleveland Heights is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $710 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 $48,000/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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