Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Cleveland, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Cleveland, TN rent slipped 3.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,344/month. Renters today are paying $63 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.9% month-over-month increase in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Cleveland sits 29.6% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, with 118 total rentals available. This positions it as a smaller market with accessible pricing for renters.
Price ranges
Studio rents run around $1,371/month, 1-bedrooms at $875/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,175/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,800/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month. Houses, which make up 65.6% of rentals, have a median rent of $1,600/month, while apartments sit at $1,050/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Cleveland
$1,344/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Cleveland is $1,344 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $566 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cleveland
118
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cleveland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cleveland, TN
Average rent prices in Cleveland have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Cleveland run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,371 |  2% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $875 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,175 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 3% | 9% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cleveland, TN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,050 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,275 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,371
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cleveland, TN.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
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
30%lower than the national median
35%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cleveland, TN is 8% higher than the median rent in Athens, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,250
1%$1,395
54%$1,435
3%$2,300
11%$1,245
4%$1,325
5%$1,754
14%$1,345
90%$1,609
11%$1,195
7%$1,340
13%$1,300
13%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 & Services | 16% lower |
| Groceries | 11% lower |
| Health | 10% lower |
| Housing | 14% lower |
| Transportation | 17% lower |
| Utilities | 13% lower |
Discover rentals in Cleveland, TN
1d ago
470 17th St Ne, Cleveland, TN 37311
4 beds
4 baths
$625–$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cleveland
749 20th St Se, Cleveland, TN 37311
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cleveland
1533 N Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cleveland
1815 S Ocoee St #4, Cleveland, TN 37311
3 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Cleveland
1842 Young Rd Se #1842, Cleveland, TN 37323
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cleveland
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Cleveland
3211 Green Turtle Ln Ne, Cleveland, TN 37323
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,875
House for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cleveland
411 Barpen St Nw, Cleveland, TN 37312
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
16h ago
Verified
260 25th St Ne, Cleveland, TN 37311
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,364–$1,869
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
2020 Bates Pike Se, Cleveland, TN 37311
2–4 beds
2 baths
$1,126–$1,443
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2388 Villa Dr Nw, Cleveland, TN 37312
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,269–$1,674
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cleveland
3 beds
2 baths
$1,695
House for rent
19h ago
Verified
2020 Bates Pike Se, Cleveland, TN 37311
2–4 beds
2 baths
$1,126–$1,443
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
260 25th St Ne, Cleveland, TN 37311
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,364–$1,869
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2388 Villa Dr Nw, Cleveland, TN 37312
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,269–$1,674
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Cleveland
1917 Cypress Ln, Cleveland, TN 37323
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,695
House for rent
16h ago
Verified
260 25th St Ne, Cleveland, TN 37311
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,364–$1,869
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
2020 Bates Pike Se, Cleveland, TN 37311
4 beds
2 baths
$1,443
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2388 Villa Dr Nw, Cleveland, TN 37312
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,269–$1,674
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
15th 15th St Ne, Cleveland, TN 37311
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,344 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cleveland?
Average rent prices in Cleveland have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Cleveland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cleveland is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $566 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 $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Cleveland?
October sees the lowest rents in Cleveland, running about 9% lower than April's peak pricing, making fall timing potentially better for your budget than spring apartment hunting.
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).