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property at 1544 E 120th St
$600

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6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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1544 E 120th St

ClevelandOH44106
property at 2296 S Overlook Rd
$645

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Base Rent$645

Total Monthly Price$645
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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2296 S Overlook Rd

Cleveland HeightsOH44106
property at 2219 W 103rd St
$695

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2219 W 103rd St, Unit Up

2219 W 103rd St
ClevelandOH44102
property at 3654 E 53rd St
$750

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Total Monthly Price$750
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3654 E 53rd St, Unit Studio

3654 E 53rd St
ClevelandOH44105
property at 1130 E 68th St
$750

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Base Rent$750

Total Monthly Price$750
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1130 E 68th St, Unit 1

1130 E 68th St
ClevelandOH44103

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property at 3654 E 53rd St
$775

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Base Rent$775

Total Monthly Price$775
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3654 E 53rd St, Unit 3

3654 E 53rd St
ClevelandOH44105
property at 3654 E 53rd St
$775

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Base Rent$775

Total Monthly Price$775
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3654 E 53rd St, Unit 2

3654 E 53rd St
ClevelandOH44105
property at 1583 E 84th St
$795 - $995
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
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1583 E 84th St

ClevelandOH44103

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property at 957 Eddy Rd
$850
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957 Eddy Rd

ClevelandOH44108

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property at 11820 Edgewater Dr
$875

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Base Rent$875

Total Monthly Price$875
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11820 Edgewater Dr

LakewoodOH44107
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property at 3654 E 53rd St
$895

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Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3654 E 53rd St, Unit 1

3654 E 53rd St
ClevelandOH44105
property at 9529 Mt Auburn Ave
$895

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Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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9529 Mt Auburn Ave, Unit UP

9529 Mt Auburn Ave
ClevelandOH44104

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property at 8908 Union Ave
$900
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8908 Union Ave

ClevelandOH44105

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Cleveland, OH

Pricing Updated: 09/28/2026

Current rental homes in the Cleveland, OH area range in price from $500 to $12,500 with an overall median price of $1,569. The three Cleveland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Goodrich Kirtland at $1,025, Asia Town at $1,100, and St Clair-Superior at $1,100. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cleveland Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Goodrich Kirtland$1,025$7508
Asia Town$1,100$9005
St Clair-Superior$1,100$7509
Vermillion$1,195$1,1951
Eadie$1,225$70026
Windermere$1,225$70019
Boulevard$1,247$8958
Goodrich Kirtland Park$1,250$75029
Cudell$1,275$69513
Ludlow$1,295$82524

Best Value Homes for Rent in Cleveland, OH

As of September 28, 2026 the best value rental home in the Cleveland area is the $0.21 price per square foot 1544 E 120th St Model at 1544 E 120th St in the Glenville neighborhood starting from $600. The second greatest value Cleveland rental home is the 1721 Rosedale Ave Model at 1721 Rosedale Ave in the East Cleveland neighborhood starting at $850 with a $0.33 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cleveland homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1544 E 120th St1544 E 120th St6BR, 3BA$0.21
1721 Rosedale Ave1721 Rosedale Ave3BR, 1BA$0.33
2296 S Overlook Rd2296 S Overlook Rd5BR, 2BA$0.30
13708 Woodward Blvd13708 Woodward Blvd3BR, 2BA$0.82
5158 Arch St5158 Arch St3BR, 1.5BA$0.83
3413 Beechwood Ave3413 Beechwood Ave3BR, 1BA$0.70
651 Voelker Ave651 Voelker Ave3BR, 2BA$0.85
2108 W 89th St2108 W 89th St4BR, 1.5BA$0.84
9509 Rosewood Ave9509 Rosewood Ave3BR, 2BA$0.87
3100 Montclair Ave, Unit LOWER3100 Montclair Ave2BR, 1BA$0.68

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cleveland

What type of rentals are currently available in Cleveland?

There are currently 3040 Apartments for Rent in Cleveland, OH with pricing that ranges from $419 to $15,467. There are also 791 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cleveland ranging from $500 to $12,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cleveland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cleveland ranges from $500 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,701.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cleveland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cleveland range from $849 to $10,968, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $500 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

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