Last updated on August 23, 2026

Average rent in
East Cleveland, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    East Cleveland, OH rent fell 23.8% year over year, with a current median of $800/month. Renters are paying $362 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat at this lower level.

  • East Cleveland sits 58.4% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with limited inventory of 50 total rentals and lower price points for renters seeking value.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios and 2-bedrooms both run around $900/month, 1-bedrooms are lower at $750/month, while 3-bed and 4+ bed units reach $1,600/month. The rental mix includes a range of bedroom sizes to suit different renter needs.

Median rent

Median rent in East Cleveland

$800/mo

decreased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Cleveland is $800 per month as of August 2026. This is 58% below the national average rent, or $1,125 less per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Cleveland

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Cleveland rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 24% 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 $750, whereas a house costs $1,369. 1-bedroom apartments in East Cleveland run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $865.

Listings

Studio

$900

7%

18%

1 bedroom

$750

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$900

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,600

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,600

57%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

57%

Last year

30%

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 by58%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Cleveland, OH is 53% 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

15985-15991 Nelacrest Rd - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

2d ago

8.3

Very good

15985-15991 Nelacrest Rd

15985 Nelacrest Rd, East Cleveland, OH 44112

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

1817 Garfield Road, Unit 307 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

1817 Garfield Road, Unit 307

1817 Garfield Rd, East Cleveland, OH 44112

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Condo for rent

Available Aug 23

1675 Carlyon Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1675 Carlyon Rd

1675 Carlyon Rd, East Cleveland, OH 44112

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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 August 22, 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 24% since last year.

How does East Cleveland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Cleveland is 58% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,125 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?

April offers the best rental deals in East Cleveland, with rents running about 18% lower than July's peak pricing. November is the least competitive month for apartment hunting, while January and March see higher demand relative to available inventory.

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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