Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
Cleveland, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Cleveland, OH rent rose 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Renters today are paying slightly more than last year, though rents remain below the peak of $1,391/month reached in September 2024.
Compared to national trends
Cleveland sits 35.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in a mid-tier market with 1,081 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Cleveland rent for about $1,060/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,195/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,575/month. Houses have a median rent of $1,450/month, while apartments sit at $1,161/month, reflecting distinct price tiers by property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Cleveland
$1,250/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Cleveland is $1,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cleveland
1,081
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cleveland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cleveland, OH
Average rent prices in Cleveland have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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, OH
Rent prices in Cleveland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cleveland is $1,161, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Cleveland run $1,215 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,060 |  2% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,195 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,575 | 4% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Buckeye Shaker | $1,050 | |
Detroit Shoreway | $1,300 | |
Downtown Cleveland | $1,733 | |
Glenville | $1,325 | |
Mount Pleasant | $995 | |
North Collinwood | $986 | |
Ohio City | $1,600 | |
South Broadway | $1,062 | |
South Collinwood | $1,100 | |
West Boulevard | $1,095 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,161 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,450 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $677 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,060
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
Downtown Cleveland
Average rent
$1,733
Ohio City
Average rent
$1,600
Buckeye Shaker
Average rent
$1,050
Mount Pleasant
Average rent
$995
North Collinwood
Average rent
$986
South Collinwood
Average rent
$1,100
South Broadway
Average rent
$1,062
Detroit Shoreway
Average rent
$1,300
Glenville
Average rent
$1,325
West Boulevard
Average rent
$1,095
Apartments
Average rent
$1,161
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$677
Last 30 days
1%
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
36%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cleveland, OH is 4% higher than the median rent in Bedford, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
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32%$1,250
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7%$1,200
2%$1,395
2%$1,200
3%$1,475
12%$1,472
9%$1,500
9%$1,695
21%$2,100
20%$1,099
8%Cost of living in Cleveland, OH
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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
Goodrich - Kirtland Park apartment for rent in Cleveland
1419 E 47th St #DOWN, Cleveland, OH 44103
2 beds
1 bath
$475
Apartment for rent
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
3d ago
800 E 95th St, Cleveland, OH 44108
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3598 E 75th St, Cleveland, OH 44105
2 beds
1 bath
$725
House for rent
Available Jun 28
16h ago
1211 Saint Clair Ave Ne, Cleveland, OH 44114
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,499–$6,600
Apartment for rent
16h ago
2017 E 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$6,725
Apartment for rent
16h ago
2017 E 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$5,995
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
99 W Saint Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,360–$5,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
4d ago
Verified
2901 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$880–$3,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1211 W 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44113
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
11483 Hessler Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,100–$1,250
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
99 W Saint Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,360–$5,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
4d ago
Verified
2901 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$880–$3,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6904 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3334 W 82nd St, Cleveland, OH 44102
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3889 W 33rd St, Cleveland, OH 44109
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2901 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$880–$3,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1211 W 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44113
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2626 N Moreland Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44120
1 bed
1 bath
$975–$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
14411 Triskett Road, Cleveland, OH 44111
2 beds
1 bath
$1,005–$1,065
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 $1,250 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cleveland?
Average rent prices in Cleveland have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Cleveland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cleveland is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cleveland?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Cleveland are North Collinwood ($986/mo), Mount Pleasant ($995/mo), and Buckeye Shaker ($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 $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?
Cleveland's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. One-bedroom rents have declined 12.7% from the previous year, whereas two-bedroom prices remained relatively stable.
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).