Average Rent in Cleveland, OH
11 apartment buildings, 164 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$900/mo
Market District Lofts
Properties
11
tracked daily
Units
164
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Cleveland, OH.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Cleveland, OH Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Market District Lofts
2012 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
LIV Cleveland
1801 E 12th St, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA
Euclid Grand
1101 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA
Skyline776
776 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA
Waterford Bluffs
2020 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
Residences at Leader
526 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA
The Bulkley
1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Market District Lofts 2012 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA | $900 | $1,232 | $1.95 | 5 (5) | 42 |
| 2 | LIV Cleveland 1801 E 12th St, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA | $902 | $1,211 | $1.78 | 4.3 (182) | 23 |
| 3 | Euclid Grand 1101 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA | $1,327 | $1,974 | $2.21 | 3.3 (87) | 44 |
| 4 | Skyline776 776 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA | $1,330 as of Aug 8 | $2,287 | $3.12 | 4.2 (102) | 20 |
| 5 | Waterford Bluffs 2020 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA | $1,354 | $1,882 | $3.11 | 4.9 (40) | 7 |
| 6 | Residences at Leader 526 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA | $1,418 | $2,095 | $1.92 | 4.7 (193) | 21 |
| 7 | The Bulkley 1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA | $1,440 | $2,000 | $2.41 | 4.9 (16) | 3 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Market District Lofts
5 (5)2012 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
LIV Cleveland
4.3 (182)1801 E 12th St, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA
Euclid Grand
3.3 (87)1101 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA
Skyline776
4.2 (102)776 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA
Waterford Bluffs
4.9 (40)2020 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
Residences at Leader
4.7 (193)526 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA
By Area
Cleveland, OH neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 3 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Cleveland, OH Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Cleveland, OH is $1,675 per month, based on 164 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $900 at Market District Lofts to $3,747 at Residences at Leader.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,079/mo | $900/mo | 30 |
| 1 Bed | $1,666/mo | $1,133/mo | 108 |
| 2 Bed | $2,382/mo | $1,625/mo | 25 |
| 3 Bed | $2,887/mo | $2,887/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Cleveland, OH, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Cleveland, OH averages $1,666/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,382/mo. At the local median household income of $39,187, that works out to 51% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Cleveland, OH at $894/mo. The current tracked market average runs 87% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Cleveland, OH while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Cleveland
Demand in the Cleveland rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Cleveland Clinic
- University Hospitals
- Progressive
- Sherwin-Williams
- KeyCorp
Mean one-way commute in Cleveland, OH is 23 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cleveland, OH?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$67,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,675/mo.
Comfortable income
$80,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($900/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Median household income in Cleveland, OH is $39,187 , about 51% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Cleveland, OH
Overall prices in Cleveland, OH runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 92.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Cleveland, OH's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,675 |
| Utilities | $336 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $802 |
| Healthcare | $391 |
| Other goods and services | $626 |
| Estimated total | $4,339/mo |
Population
367,523
Median household income
$39,187
Census median rent
$894/mo
Rent as % of income
30.9%
Median age
36.3
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Ohio
How Cleveland, OH rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Cleveland, OH | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH | $2,050 | +22% | +1.9% | 21 |
| Columbus, OH | $1,808 | +8% | -34.7% | 18 |
| Dayton, OH | $1,167 | -30% | -16.7% | 8 |
| Springfield, OH | $1,180 | -30% | -1.8% | 8 |
| Parma, OH | $1,413 | -16% | -3.1% | 7 |
| Canton, OH | $2,002 | +20% | +40.4% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cleveland, OH?
The average rent in Cleveland, OH is $1,675 per month, based on 164 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Cleveland, OH?
The median asking rent in Cleveland, OH is $1,621 per month, computed from 164 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,675/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Cleveland, OH?
The lowest available rent in Cleveland, OH starts at $900 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Cleveland, OH?
1-bedroom apartments in Cleveland, OH average $1,666/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,133/mo across 108 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Cleveland, OH?
2-bedroom apartments in Cleveland, OH average $2,382/mo. Units start from $1,625/mo across 25 units currently listed.
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