Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Cleveland

$1,770/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Cleveland is $1,770 per month as of May 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $180 less per month.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Cleveland

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $1,758, whereas a house costs $2,138. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Cleveland run $1,570 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

21%

17%

1 bedroom

$1,555

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,396

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,510

1%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,555

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,396

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,510

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

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$1,770
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH is 42% higher than the median rent in Cleveland Heights, Cleveland Heights, OH.

Discover rentals in Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

Lofts at 629 Euclid - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.2

Very good

Lofts at 629 Euclid

629 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$900–$1,450

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

Downtown Cleveland apartment for rent in Cleveland

Apartment for rent

1133 W 9th St #107 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Downtown Cleveland apartment for rent in Cleveland

1133 W 9th St #107, Cleveland, OH 44113

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150

$995

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 13

2013 Ontario St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

2013 Ontario St

2013 Ontario St, Cleveland, OH 44115

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,010–$1,425

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 $1,770 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Cleveland?

Average rent prices in Downtown Cleveland have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Downtown Cleveland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Cleveland is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $180 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 $71,000/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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