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Cleveland, OH

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Ohio’s second largest city on Lake Erie is consistently rising in the ranks

Lakefront Historic Diverse Affordable Entertainment

Nestled on the banks of Lake Erie in northeastern Ohio, Cleveland is the second largest city in the state. Boasting world-class attractions with a laid-back atmosphere, Cleveland offers residents the best of both worlds. Residents and visitors alike rave about the city’s entertainment options, from the Cleveland Museum of Art to the Cleveland Orchestra.

This city is filled with artistic and cultural gems like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a city landmark featuring a wealth of interactive exhibits and legendary music paraphernalia. Playhouse Square Center hosts various shows as the largest performing arts center in the nation, outside of New York. Beachland Ballroom brings musical acts from all over the world to Cleveland. The amenities in Cleveland are endless with Edgewater Park Beach, Greater Cleveland Aquarium, House of Blues, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and even the house used in “A Christmas Story.”

Sports fans delight in the many teams and venues based in Cleveland, from the Indians at Progressive Park and the Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium to the Cavaliers and the Monsters at Quicken Loans Arena. West Side Market is a food enthusiast’s dream, and has been since 1912. The culinary and nightlife scenes in Cleveland are as notable as any, offering an array of cuisines.

Residents of Cleveland have easy access to several subway stations, major interstates, Burke Lakefront Airport, and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Although Cleveland is filled to the brim with entertainment, dining, nightlife, and recreation options, apartments are surprisingly affordable, ranging from apartments and houses to condos and townhomes.

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Grocery Shopping in Cleveland Arcade

The historic Cleveland Arcade opened in 1888

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Cleveland, OH is $1,187 for a studio, $1,280 for one bedroom, $1,586 for two bedrooms, and $2,214 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cleveland has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,280/month
689 Sq Ft
House
$1,556/month
907 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,507/month
571 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,240/month
1,445 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Cleveland, OH is 9.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cleveland is 20.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,187 - $2,214. You can expect to pay 0.3% more for groceries, 4.8% less for utilities, and 3.4% less for transportation.

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Transportation

65

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

44

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Campus International School

Public

Grades K-8

691 Students

6
out of 10

Clark School

Public

Grades PK-8

617 Students

6
out of 10

Millridge Elementary School

Public

Grades K-7

595 Students

6
out of 10

Robinson G Jones Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

425 Students

6
out of 10

Memorial School

Public

Grades PK-8

366 Students

6
out of 10

Mayfield High School

Public

Grades 8-12

1,598 Students

7
out of 10

Mayfield Middle School

Public

Grades 6-10

933 Students

7
out of 10

Campus International School

Public

Grades K-8

691 Students

6
out of 10

Clark School

Public

Grades PK-8

617 Students

6
out of 10

Millridge Elementary School

Public

Grades K-7

595 Students

6
out of 10

John Hay Early College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

279 Students

8
out of 10

Mayfield High School

Public

Grades 8-12

1,598 Students

7
out of 10

Mayfield Middle School

Public

Grades 6-10

933 Students

7
out of 10

John Hay School Of Science & Medicine

Public

Grades 9-12

390 Students

7
out of 10

John Hay School Of Architecture & Design

Public

Grades 9-12

269 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lakefront Reservation and Edgewater Park
  • Great Lakes Science Center
  • Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
  • Children's Museum of Cleveland
  • Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

Airports

  • Cleveland-Hopkins International

Top Apartments in Cleveland

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Living in Cleveland

Highlights

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Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Orchestra, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Playhouse Square Center, Beachland Ballroom, West Side Market, Cleveland Indians, Progressive Field, Cleveland Browns, FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland Cavaliers, Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland Monsters

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.