Last updated on August 22, 2026

Average rent in
Jefferson, Cleveland, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Jefferson

$1,197/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jefferson is $1,197 per month as of August 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $727 less per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jefferson

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jefferson rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Jefferson, Cleveland, OH

Average rent prices in Jefferson have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 Jefferson, Cleveland, OH

Rent prices in Jefferson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jefferson is $1,025, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson run $805 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$799

17%

21%

1 bedroom

$850

26%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,097

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$1,697

4%

8%

4 bedroom

$1,690

2%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$799

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,097

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,697

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,690

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

27%

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

Compare median rent prices in Jefferson and Cudell by all bedroom counts and property types.

Jefferson

Median rent price$1,197
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,095
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson, Cleveland, OH is 9% higher than the median rent in Cudell, Cleveland, OH.

Discover rentals in Jefferson, Cleveland, OH

3395 117th st.  - 3395 117th st. #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jefferson apartment for rent in Cleveland

In the Heart of the City!

3395 117th st. - 3395 117th st. #3, Cleveland, OH 44111

2 beds

1 bath

$845

Apartment for rent

3542 W 119th Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

3542 W 119th Street

3542 W 119th St, Cleveland, OH 44111

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

3565 W 120Th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

3565 W 120Th St

3565 W 120th St, Cleveland, OH 44111

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

3235 W 121st St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jefferson apartment for rent in Cleveland

3235 West 121st Street - Downstairs

3235 W 121st St, Cleveland, OH 44111

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 21

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Frequently asked questions for Jefferson, Cleveland, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Jefferson rental market.

How much is rent in Jefferson?

The average rent in Jefferson is $1,197 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jefferson?

Average rent prices in Jefferson have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Jefferson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jefferson is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $727 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Jefferson?

To comfortably afford rent in Jefferson, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/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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