Last updated on August 23, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Cleveland

$1,709/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Cleveland is $1,709 per month as of August 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $215 less per month.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Cleveland

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Cleveland rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

Average rent prices in Downtown Cleveland have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

Rent prices in Downtown Cleveland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Cleveland is $1,709, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Cleveland run $1,499 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,445.

Listings

Studio

$1,175

No Change

17%

1 bedroom

$1,496

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,345

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$3,299

9%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,496

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,345

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,299

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Cleveland, 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 Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Downtown Cleveland and Cleveland Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

Downtown Cleveland

Median rent price$1,709
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,225
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH is 40% higher than the median rent in Cleveland Heights, Cleveland Heights, OH.

Discover rentals in Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

West St #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Cleveland apartment for rent in Cleveland

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 8

2125 Superior Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

2125 Superior Avenue

2125 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$900–$2,500

Apartment for rent

1446 E 4th St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Cleveland apartment for rent in Cleveland

Apartment for rent

1900 E 30th St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1900 E 30th St

1900 E 30th St, Cleveland, OH 44114

1–2 beds

1 bath

$995–$1,395

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Cleveland rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Cleveland?

The average rent in Downtown Cleveland is $1,709 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Cleveland?

Average rent prices in Downtown Cleveland have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Downtown Cleveland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Cleveland is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $215 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Cleveland?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Cleveland, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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