Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
Cleveland, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Cleveland, OH rent slipped 3.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,213/month. Renters today are paying $29 less per month on average than last year, continuing a modest cooldown from the 2024 peak of $1,391/month.
Compared to national trends
Cleveland sits 36.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 1,147 total rentals offering a range of options for renters seeking value in the Midwest.
Price ranges
Studios in Cleveland run around $1,060/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,150/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,500/month. Apartments make up 63.9% of rentals with a median of $1,150/month, while houses rent for $1,412/month, giving renters distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
Kamm's Corners rents fell 29.3% year over year to $1,250/month across 16 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 3.0% drop, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Cleveland
$1,213/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Cleveland is $1,213 per month as of September 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $687 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cleveland
1,147
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cleveland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cleveland, OH
Average rent prices in Cleveland have decreased by 1% 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 $1,412. 1-bedroom apartments in Cleveland run $1,210 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,060 | No Change | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,150 | 2% |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,099 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,325 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,500 | 18% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Buckeye Shaker | $1,100 | |
Detroit Shoreway | $1,300 | |
Downtown Cleveland | $1,750 | |
Mount Pleasant | $1,050 | |
North Collinwood | $979 | |
Ohio City | $1,545 | |
Old Brooklyn | $1,097 | |
South Broadway | $999 | |
South Collinwood | $1,100 | |
University | $1,717 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,150 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,072 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,412 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $745 | 6% | 3% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,060
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,099
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
2%
Downtown Cleveland
Average rent
$1,750
Ohio City
Average rent
$1,545
Buckeye Shaker
Average rent
$1,100
Mount Pleasant
Average rent
$1,050
North Collinwood
Average rent
$979
Detroit Shoreway
Average rent
$1,300
South Broadway
Average rent
$999
University
Average rent
$1,717
Old Brooklyn
Average rent
$1,097
South Collinwood
Average rent
$1,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,072
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,412
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$745
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
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
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cleveland, OH is 2% higher than the median rent in Bedford, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,195
18%$1,200
25%$850
35%$1,150
17%$1,362
6%$1,275
3%$1,450
8%$1,325
10%$1,400
20%$1,672
6%$1,748
15%$1,450
13%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 | 2% lower |
| Groceries | 1% higher |
| Health | 16% higher |
| Housing | 23% lower |
| Transportation | 7% lower |
| Utilities | 7% lower |
Discover rentals in Cleveland, OH
5d+ ago
Union - Miles Park apartment for rent in Cleveland
9613 Raymond Ave #1, Cleveland, OH 44104
4 beds
2 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
2d ago
3259 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44109
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3598 E 75th St, Cleveland, OH 44105
2 beds
1 bath
$725
House for rent
Available Sep 26
4d ago
1548 E 49th St, Cleveland, OH 44103
2 beds
1 bath
$749
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
776 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
Studio–4 beds
2–3 baths
$5,822–$9,253
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$8,565
$8,134
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$8,181
$7,848
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$8,088
$7,736
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2901 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$780–$3,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4027 Rocky River Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3805 Franklin Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44113
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500–$2,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1211 W 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44113
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$8,088
$7,736
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2666 N Moreland Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3334 W 82nd St, Cleveland, OH 44102
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1856 E 89th St, Cleveland, OH 44106
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,991–$4,050
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2901 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$780–$3,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4027 Rocky River Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1211 W 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44113
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4060 Park Fulton Oval, Cleveland, OH 44144
1 bed
1 bath
$950
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 $1,213 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cleveland?
Average rent prices in Cleveland have decreased by 1% 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 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $687 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cleveland?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Cleveland are North Collinwood ($979/mo), South Broadway ($999/mo), and Mount Pleasant ($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 $49,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Cleveland?
January and December offer the best rental deals in Cleveland, with January seeing the lowest rents of the year. There's an 8.3% difference between peak September rents and off-peak January pricing, plus December has the least competition among renters.
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).