Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Cleveland, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Cleveland, OH rent slipped 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,209/month. Renters today are paying $64 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.0% month-over-month increase in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Cleveland sits 37.2% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters seeking value. The city has 1,098 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Cleveland rent for about $1,068/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,150/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,100/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,350/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,500/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
University rents fell 28.5% year over year to $1,800/month across 22 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 3.3% drop, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Cleveland
$1,209/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Cleveland is $1,209 per month as of August 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $716 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cleveland
1,098
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cleveland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cleveland, OH
Average rent prices in Cleveland have increased by 2% 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, OH
Rent prices in Cleveland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cleveland is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Cleveland run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,067 |  3% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,150 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,500 | 3% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Buckeye Shaker | $1,100 | |
Detroit Shoreway | $1,350 | |
Downtown Cleveland | $1,710 | |
Glenville | $1,299 | |
Mount Pleasant | $1,062 | |
North Collinwood | $998 | |
Ohio City | $1,599 | |
Old Brooklyn | $1,150 | |
South Broadway | $1,000 | |
West Boulevard | $1,050 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,150 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,450 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $769 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,067
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
Downtown Cleveland
Average rent
$1,710
Ohio City
Average rent
$1,599
Mount Pleasant
Average rent
$1,062
Buckeye Shaker
Average rent
$1,100
North Collinwood
Average rent
$998
Glenville
Average rent
$1,299
South Broadway
Average rent
$1,000
Old Brooklyn
Average rent
$1,150
West Boulevard
Average rent
$1,050
Detroit Shoreway
Average rent
$1,350
Apartments
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$769
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cleveland, 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, OH compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cleveland and Bedford by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cleveland
37%lower than the national median
41%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cleveland, OH is 6% higher than the median rent in Bedford, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,138
6%$1,250
8%$850
3%$1,197
8%$1,375
4%$1,250
6%$1,475
15%$1,350
5%$1,450
6%$1,672
8%$1,835
5%$1,300
9%Cost of living in Cleveland, OH
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% lower |
| Groceries | 1% higher |
| Health | 11% higher |
| Housing | 21% lower |
| Transportation | 6% lower |
| Utilities | 9% lower |
Discover rentals in Cleveland, OH
5d+ ago
Union - Miles Park apartment for rent in Cleveland
9613 Raymond Avenue #1, Cleveland, OH 44104
4 beds
2 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
5d+ ago
St. Clair - Superior condo for rent in Cleveland
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Condo for rent
Available Jul 21
21h ago
3598 E 75th St, Cleveland, OH 44105
2 beds
1 bath
$725
House for rent
Available Aug 11
3d ago
10117 Hampden Ave, Cleveland, OH 44108
2 beds
1 bath
$749
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1211 Saint Clair Ave Ne, Cleveland, OH 44114
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,499–$6,600
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2017 E 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$6,725
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2017 E 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$5,995
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
99 W Saint Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,347–$5,350
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
4h ago
Verified
2901 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$880–$3,800
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1211 W 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44113
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4072 Fulton Rd, Cleveland, OH 44144
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,140
Apartment for rent
2d ago
12022 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106
1–2 beds
1 bath
$895–$1,175
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3334 W 82nd St, Cleveland, OH 44102
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2680 N Moreland Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 25
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 8
4h ago
Verified
2901 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$880–$3,800
Apartment for rent
7h ago
2626 N Moreland Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44120
1–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,195
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1211 W 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44113
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,300
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4015 Rocky River Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135
1 bed
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Cleveland, OH
Quick answers to common questions about the Cleveland rental market.
How much is rent in Cleveland?
The average rent in Cleveland is $1,209 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cleveland?
Average rent prices in Cleveland have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Cleveland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cleveland is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $716 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cleveland?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Cleveland are North Collinwood ($998/mo), South Broadway ($1,000/mo), and West Boulevard ($1,050/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cleveland?
To comfortably afford rent in Cleveland, 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Cleveland average around $1,150/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,100/month, both down from last year.
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).