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Average Rent in Cleveland, OH & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Cleveland, OH. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,818/mo
▼ 11.8% from last month
Lowest Available
$949/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
130
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Cleveland, OH
Compare average rent across Cleveland, OH neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland 44115 | $2,034 | $1,050 | 3 | 60 |
| Ohio City | $1,876 | $1,544 | 1 | 20 |
| Downtown | $1,536 | $949 | 1 | 50 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Cleveland, OH?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Cleveland, OH is $1,818 per month across 5 apartment communities and 130 available units. Rents have decreased $232 (11.8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is LIV Cleveland starting at $949/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,039/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,769/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,106/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $4,115/mo.
Prices range from $949 to $5,272 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 44 units are currently listed.
Cleveland, OH Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Cleveland, OH
Rent Prices by Apartment in Cleveland, OH
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIV Cleveland | $949/mo | $1,536/mo | 50 | 4.3 |
| The Bulkley | $1,050/mo | $1,050/mo | 1 | 4.9 |
| Skyline776 | $1,235/mo | $2,276/mo | 15 | 4.2 |
| Euclid Grand | $1,327/mo | $1,974/mo | 44 | 3.3 |
| The Flats at East Bank | $1,544/mo | $1,876/mo | 20 | 4.1 |
Google Search Trends for Cleveland, OH Apartments
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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
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,818/mo.
Comfortable income
$87,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving 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) | $1,818 |
| Utilities | $336 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $802 |
| Healthcare | $391 |
| Other goods and services | $626 |
| Estimated total | $4,482/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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