Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Cleveland Heights, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Cleveland Heights rent stands today

    Cleveland Heights, OH rent slipped 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Renters today are paying $34 less per month on average than last year, and rents are at the peak level reached in May 2026 of $1,200/month or slightly above.

  • Cleveland Heights sits 35.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 128 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Cleveland Heights run around $1,178/month, 1-bedrooms around $998/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,850/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Cleveland Heights

$1,250/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cleveland Heights is $1,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cleveland Heights

128

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Cleveland Heights run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,177

2%

107%

1 bedroom

$997

4%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,600

6%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,850

6%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,177

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

107%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$997

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

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$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cleveland Heights, OH is 4% lower than the median rent in Bedford, OH.

Discover rentals in Cleveland Heights, OH

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

2d 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

1d 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

1d 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

2300 S Overlook Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Cleveland Heights

FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM IN A SHARED 4 BEDROOM HOUSE

2300 S Overlook Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106

4 beds

2.5 baths

$838

Condo for rent

Available Aug 22

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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 $1,250 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cleveland Heights?

Average rent prices in Cleveland Heights have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Cleveland Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cleveland Heights is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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 $50,000/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?

Cleveland Heights one-bedroom apartments averaged around $960 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,200 per month. One-bedroom apartments make up 34% of the rental inventory in this northeastern Ohio community, with two-bedrooms representing 31% of available listings.

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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