Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Cleveland, TN

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Cleveland, TN rent rose 7.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,399/month. Renters are paying $88 more per month on average than last year, extending a steady upward trend from the recent trough in mid-2025.

  • Cleveland, TN sits 28.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market with a modest inventory of 118 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    In Cleveland, TN, studios rent for $1,010/month, 1-bedrooms for $872/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,700/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,495/month. This range shows the variation renters face by bedroom count.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses in Cleveland, TN command a median rent of $1,600/month, while apartments rent for $1,162/month. These figures show the difference in cost by property type.

Median rent

Median rent in Cleveland

$1,399/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cleveland is $1,399 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $551 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cleveland

118

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cleveland rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,162, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Cleveland run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,010

5%

8%

1 bedroom

$872

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,200

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,700

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,495

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,010

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$872

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

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$1,399
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$995
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cleveland, TN is 41% 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
Health11% lower
Housing18% lower
Transportation29% lower
Utilities14% lower

Discover rentals in Cleveland, TN

The Crossing on 17th - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.3

Very good

The Crossing on 17th

470 17th St Ne, Cleveland, TN 37311

4 beds

4 baths

$625

Apartment for rent

1900 Ohio Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

1900 Ohio Ave

1900 Ohio Ave Nw, Cleveland, TN 37311

2 beds

1 bath

$795–$825

Apartment for rent

749 20th St Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cleveland

TOWNHOME - Cleveland, TN

749 20th St Se, Cleveland, TN 37311

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

755 20th St Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cleveland

WATER INCLUDED!! 2BD/1BA Apartment

755 20th St Se, Cleveland, TN 37311

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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 $1,399 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cleveland?

Average rent prices in Cleveland have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Cleveland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cleveland is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $551 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.

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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