Last updated on October 7, 2026

Average rent in
East Cleveland, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    East Cleveland, OH rent slipped 5.9% year over year, with a current median of $800/month. Renters today are paying $512 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.

  • Vs. national rents

    East Cleveland, OH rent is roughly 1.6× more affordable than the $1,900/month national median at $800/month. The market has limited inventory with 61 total rentals, positioning it as a more affordable option for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $1,315/month, 1-bedrooms for $800/month, 2-bedrooms for $900/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,275/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,500/month in East Cleveland, OH. The bedroom rent range reflects diverse options for different renter needs.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Studio bedroom segment in East Cleveland, OH climbed 46.1% year over year, diverging 52.0 percentage points from the citywide decline. This strong rise contrasts with the overall market's 5.9% rent slip.

Median rent

Median rent in East Cleveland

$800/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Cleveland is $800 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% below the national average rent, or $1,100 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Cleveland

61

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Cleveland rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 6% 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 $1,389. 1-bedroom apartments in East Cleveland run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$1,315

10%

28%

1 bedroom

$800

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$900

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,275

5%

14%

4 bedroom

$1,500

1%

56%

Studio

Average rent

$1,315

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

56%

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$1,545
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Cleveland, OH is 48% lower than the median rent in Beachwood, OH.

Discover rentals in East Cleveland, OH

15000 Euclid Ave #34 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Cleveland

SECTION 8 & EDEN VOUCHERS ACCEPTED! BRIGHT, AIRY AND CLEAN!

15000 Euclid Ave #34, East Cleveland, OH 44112

2 beds

1 bath

$685

1104 Eddy Rd #DOWN - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

Condo for rent in East Cleveland

1104 Eddy Rd #DOWN, East Cleveland, OH 44108

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Forest View Apartment - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

3d ago

9.1

Excellent

Forest View Apartment

1882 Forest Hills Blvd, East Cleveland, OH 44112

1–2 beds

1 bath

$750–$900

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

$750

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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 October 3, 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 6% 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 $1,100 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 $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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