Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
East Cleveland, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    East Cleveland, OH rent slipped 11.1% year over year, with a current median of $800/month. Renters today are paying $192 less per month on average than last year, reflecting a continued cooldown from the peak of $1,140/month in July 2025.

  • Vs. national rents

    East Cleveland rents are 59.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning the city as a highly accessible market for renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in East Cleveland sit around $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms around $750/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $1,600/month. The 1-bedroom segment makes up the largest share of total rentals at 42.4%.

Median rent

Median rent in East Cleveland

$800/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Cleveland is $800 per month as of May 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,150 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Cleveland

68

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East 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 East Cleveland, OH

Average rent prices in East Cleveland have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 East Cleveland, OH

Rent prices in East Cleveland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Cleveland is $772, whereas a house costs $1,175. 1-bedroom apartments in East Cleveland run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

No Change

27%

1 bedroom

$750

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$900

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,350

2%

22%

4 bedroom

$1,600

8%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

17%

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

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

East Cleveland

Median rent price$800
decreased by59%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Cleveland, OH is 64% lower than the median rent in Beachwood, OH.

Discover rentals in East Cleveland, OH

1867 N Taylor Rd #309 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Cleveland

Taylor Apt LLC - 309

1867 N Taylor Rd #309, East Cleveland, OH 44112

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 29

1736-1738 Coit Rd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

1736-1738 Coit Rd

1736 Coit Ave, East Cleveland, OH 44112

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

1545 Glenmont Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Cleveland

Spacious 2-Bedroom Multi-Family Home

1545 Glenmont Rd #1, East Cleveland, OH 44118

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 25

1545 Glenmont Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Cleveland

2BR/1.0BA

1545 Glenmont Rd, East Cleveland, OH 44118

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for East Cleveland, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the East Cleveland rental market.

How much is rent in East Cleveland?

The average rent in East Cleveland is $800 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Cleveland?

Average rent prices in East Cleveland have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does East Cleveland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Cleveland is 59% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Cleveland?

To comfortably afford rent in East Cleveland, you'd need to earn approximately $32,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

East Cleveland's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $760 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $910 per month. One-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 39%, followed by two-bedroom units at 34% of monthly listings.

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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