Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Cleveland, TN

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Cleveland, TN rent rose 2.9% year over year to a current median of $1,389/month. Month-over-month rent is essentially flat, with no change from last month, while the $4 increase from last year is negligible and does not represent a meaningful shift.

  • Cleveland, TN sits 28.6% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters compared to many larger metros.

  • Price ranges

    In Cleveland, studios rent for $1,399/month, 1-bedrooms for $900/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,162/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,795/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,395/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom size for renters in the city.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses command a median rent of $1,625/month while apartments are at $1,126/month. Houses make up 61.3% of total rentals, with apartments comprising 34.5%.

Median rent

Median rent in Cleveland

$1,389/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cleveland is $1,389 per month as of July 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $556 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cleveland

123

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cleveland rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Cleveland, TN

Average rent prices in Cleveland have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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, TN

Rent prices in Cleveland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cleveland is $1,126, whereas a house costs $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Cleveland run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,399

No Change

38%

1 bedroom

$900

4%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,162

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$2,395

2%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,399

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,162

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cleveland, TN, 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, TN compare to other cities?

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

Cleveland

Median rent price$1,389
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cleveland, TN is 26% higher than the median rent in Athens, TN.

Cost of living in Cleveland, TN

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 & Services16% lower
Groceries11% lower
Health10% lower
Housing14% lower
Transportation17% lower
Utilities13% lower

Discover rentals in Cleveland, TN

The Crossing on 17th - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

The Crossing on 17th

470 17th St Ne, Cleveland, TN 37311

4 beds

4 baths

$625–$2,500

Apartment for rent

1900 Ohio Ave - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8

Very good

1900 Ohio Ave

1900 Ohio Ave Nw, Cleveland, TN 37311

2 beds

1 bath

$795–$825

Apartment for rent

2075 Clingan Dr Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cleveland

2075 Clingan Dr Nw, Cleveland, TN 37311

2 beds

1 bath

$859

Apartment for rent

1815 S Ocoee St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cleveland

1815 Ocoee Street - 4

1815 S Ocoee St #4, Cleveland, TN 37311

3 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 7

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Frequently asked questions for Cleveland, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Cleveland rental market.

How much is rent in Cleveland?

The average rent in Cleveland is $1,389 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cleveland?

Average rent prices in Cleveland have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Cleveland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cleveland is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $556 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cleveland?

To comfortably afford rent in Cleveland, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Cleveland?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Cleveland average around $920/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,240/month, with both showing declines from last year.

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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