Last updated on October 8, 2026

Average rent in
Jefferson, Cleveland, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Jefferson

$1,145/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jefferson is $1,145 per month as of October 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $755 less per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jefferson

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,675. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson run $805 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,140.

Listings

Studio

$950

11%

-

1 bedroom

$899

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,100

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,750

No Change

11%

4 bedroom

$1,695

10%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$899

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

26%

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$1,145
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson, Cleveland, OH is 14% higher than the median rent in Cudell, Cleveland, OH.

Discover rentals in Jefferson, Cleveland, OH

3235 W 121st St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jefferson house for rent in Cleveland

3235 West 121st Street - Downs...

3235 W 121st St, Cleveland, OH 44111

2 beds

1 bath

$950

3666 W 117th St. - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.4

Very good

3666 W 117th St.

3666 W 117th St, Cleveland, OH 44111

2 beds

1 bath

$975

3278 W 117th St #UP - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jefferson apartment for rent in Cleveland

ResidentialLease, Cleveland, OH

3278 W 117th St #UP, Cleveland, OH 44111

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

12939 Triskett Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jefferson house for rent in Cleveland

ResidentialLease, Cleveland, OH

12939 Triskett Rd, Cleveland, OH 44111

4 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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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 $1,145 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jefferson?

Average rent prices in Jefferson have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Jefferson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jefferson is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $755 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 $46,000/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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