Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Average rent in
Cleveland, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Cleveland, TN rent rose 3.6% year over year to a current median of $1,450/month. Rents sit just 3.5% below the peak of $1,502/month in January 2025, with a steady upward trend over the past year.
Compared to national trends
Cleveland, TN is 23.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value with 127 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Cleveland, TN rent for $2,325/month, 1-bedrooms for $925/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,250/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,172/month. These figures show the range of rents across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Cleveland, TN climbed 200.0% year over year to $2,325/month, contrasting with the citywide 3.6% rise. Meanwhile, 4+ bedroom units fell 12.9% to $2,172, showing divergent trends across bedroom tiers.
Median rent
Median rent in Cleveland
$1,450/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Cleveland is $1,450 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cleveland
127
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 2% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,225, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Cleveland run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,175.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,325 | 20% | 183% | |
1 bedroom | $925 | 10% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,172 | 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 | $1,225 | 3% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,800 | 3% | 64% | |
Houses | $1,600 | 1% | 9% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
183%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,172
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
$1,225
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
64%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
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
24%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cleveland, TN is 31% higher than the median rent in Athens, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,106
9%$1,395
$1,450
1%$2,750
8%$1,260
1%$1,500
3%$1,698
3%$1,575
82%$1,546
12%$1,149
8%$1,575
26%$1,650
25%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
5d+ ago
470 17th St Ne, Cleveland, TN 37311
4 beds
4 baths
$625–$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cleveland
2 beds
1 bath
$850
House for rent
20h ago
3620 Ocoee St N, Cleveland, TN 37312
2 beds
1 bath
$895–$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kile Ln Sw, Cleveland, TN 37311
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cleveland
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cleveland
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cleveland
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
260 25th St Ne, Cleveland, TN 37311
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,430–$2,045
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2388 Villa Dr Nw, Cleveland, TN 37312
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,390–$1,770
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
260 25th St Ne, Cleveland, TN 37311
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,430–$2,045
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2020 Bates Pike Se, Cleveland, TN 37311
2–4 beds
2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
9h ago
3925 Adkisson Dr Nw, Cleveland, TN 37312
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,212–$1,992
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 6-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2020 Bates Pike Se, Cleveland, TN 37311
2–4 beds
2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2388 Villa Dr Nw, Cleveland, TN 37312
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,390–$1,770
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
260 25th St Ne, Cleveland, TN 37311
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,430–$2,045
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Cleveland
4093 Belcourt Dr Ne, Cleveland, TN 37312
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,775
House for rent
3h ago
Verified
2388 Villa Dr Nw, Cleveland, TN 37312
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,390–$1,770
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
260 25th St Ne, Cleveland, TN 37311
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,430–$2,045
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2020 Bates Pike Se, Cleveland, TN 37311
2 beds
2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
11h ago
41st St Ne, Cleveland, TN 37312
2 beds
1 bath
$995
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 $1,450 per month as of October 17, 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 4% since last year.
How does Cleveland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cleveland is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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 $58,000/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).