Average Rent in Cleveland, OH
7 apartment buildings, 128 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,813/mo
Cheapest
$949/mo
Properties
7
Units
128
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Cleveland, OH.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Cleveland, OH Rent Prices
All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
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
The Flats at East Bank
1055 Old River Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
The Bulkley
1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA
Residences at Leader
526 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA
Waterford Bluffs
2020 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LIV Cleveland 1801 E 12th St, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA | $949 | $1,551 | $1.71 | 4.3 (182) | 49 |
| 2 | Euclid Grand 1101 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA | $1,327 | $1,974 | $2.21 | 3.3 (87) | 44 |
| 3 | Skyline776 776 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA | $1,405 | $2,261 | $3.38 | 4.2 (102) | 11 |
| 4 | The Flats at East Bank 1055 Old River Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA | $1,505 | $1,858 | $1.76 | 4.1 (132) | 23 |
| 5 | The Bulkley 1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA | $1,660 | $1,660 | $1.61 | 4.9 (16) | 1 |
| 6 | Residences at Leader 526 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.7 (193) | 0 |
| 7 | Waterford Bluffs 2020 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.9 (40) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
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
The Flats at East Bank
4.1 (132)1055 Old River Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
The Bulkley
4.9 (16)1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA
Residences at Leader
4.7 (193)526 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA
Cleveland, OH Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Cleveland, OH is $1,813 per month, based on 128 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $949 at LIV Cleveland to $1,660 at The Bulkley.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,067/mo | $949/mo | 10 |
| 1 Bed | $1,766/mo | $1,204/mo | 83 |
| 2 Bed | $2,081/mo | $1,572/mo | 34 |
| 3 Bed | $4,115/mo | $4,115/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 $1,766/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,081/mo. At the local median household income of $39,187, that works out to 56% 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 103% 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
$73,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,813/mo.
Comfortable income
$87,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($949/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Median household income in Cleveland, OH is $39,187 , about 55% 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) | $1,813 |
| Utilities | $336 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $802 |
| Healthcare | $391 |
| Other goods and services | $626 |
| Estimated total | $4,477/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 | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH | $2,113 | +17% | 11 |
| Columbus, OH | $1,596 | -12% | 8 |
| Parma, OH | $1,550 | -15% | 7 |
| Hamilton, OH | $1,412 | -22% | 7 |
| Dayton, OH | $1,081 | -40% | 6 |
| Springfield, OH | $1,331 | -27% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cleveland, OH?
The average rent in Cleveland, OH is $1,813 per month, based on 128 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Cleveland, OH?
The lowest available rent in Cleveland, OH starts at $949 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Cleveland, OH?
1-bedroom apartments in Cleveland, OH average $1,766/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,204/mo across 83 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Cleveland, OH?
2-bedroom apartments in Cleveland, OH average $2,081/mo. Units start from $1,572/mo across 34 units currently listed.
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