Average Rent in Cleveland, OH↑ Rents rising 9.0% YoY🔺 3rd priciest in OH

Cleveland, OH has rental prices ranging from $881/month to $1,667/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $995/month — 29% below the national average of $1,400/month.

How Cleveland Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,208/month, Cleveland ranks #3 most expensive of the 68 cities tracked in Ohio — pricier than 82% of all US cities in our data.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Cleveland, OH have risen by $100/month (9.0%) over the past year, from $1,108 to $1,208. This rate of increase is significant and reflects strong rental demand and limited housing supply in the local market.

Rent vs. Buy

The median home value in Cleveland, OH is $120,549, giving a price-to-rent ratio of 8.3. At this ratio, buyers who plan to stay 8 or more years may find purchasing more cost-effective than renting at current market prices.

Neighborhoods

Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Cleveland's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are North Broadway ($65,306 median home value), St. Claire-Superior ($67,797 median home value), Union Miles Park ($68,385 median home value). Rental prices typically follow home value patterns, with premium neighborhoods commanding higher rents than outer areas. Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.

Is Cleveland, OH Affordable?

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Rent or Buy in Cleveland?

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Living in Cleveland

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