Last updated on July 8, 2026

Average rent in
East Cleveland, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    East Cleveland, OH rent slipped 12.6% year over year, with a current median of $850/month. Renters today are paying $94 less per month on average than last year. Month-to-month rent edged up 0.6%.

  • East Cleveland sits 56.4% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 50 total rentals available. This positions the market as accessible for renters seeking value.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in East Cleveland run around $1,315/month, 1-bedrooms around $750/month, 2-bedrooms around $898/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,350/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,875/month, showing wide variation across unit sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in East Cleveland

$850/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Cleveland is $850 per month as of July 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,100 less per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Cleveland

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Cleveland rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $800, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in East Cleveland run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $865.

Listings

Studio

$1,315

4%

43%

1 bedroom

$750

3%

15%

2 bedroom

$897

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,350

No Change

26%

4 bedroom

$1,875

59%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,315

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

43%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$897

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

59%

Last year

4%

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$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,690
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Cleveland, OH is 50% lower than the median rent in Beachwood, OH.

Discover rentals in East Cleveland, OH

1736-1738 Coit Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

1736-1738 Coit Rd

1736 Coit Ave, East Cleveland, OH 44112

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

15985-15991 Nelacrest Rd

15985 Nelacrest Rd, East Cleveland, OH 44112

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

15991 Nelacrest Rd Apt 205 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Cleveland

Nelacrest Two Bedroom Apartment

15991 Nelacrest Rd Apt 205, East Cleveland, OH 44112

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 31

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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 $850 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Cleveland?

Average rent prices in East Cleveland have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does East Cleveland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Cleveland is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 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 $34,000/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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