Rent vs Buy in Cleveland, TN
Monthly cost of renting vs owning a median-priced home · 30-yr fixed, 20% down
Rent and buy are roughly balanced in Cleveland, TN
Price-to-rent ratio is 20.2 (under 15 favors buying, over 21 favors renting). Renting costs $1,270/mo; owning runs about $2,339/mo — $1,069/mo more to own.
| Monthly cost to own | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mortgage (P&I, 7.18% rate) | $1,671 |
| Property tax | $283 |
| Home insurance | $128 |
| Maintenance | $257 |
| Total to own | $2,339 |
| Average 2BR rent | $1,270 |
Based on a median home value of $308,369 with a $61,674 down payment. Owning also builds equity over time, which a monthly comparison doesn't capture. Estimates use national averages for taxes, insurance and maintenance — your actual costs will vary.