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Cleveland, TX

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Experience southern serenity in small town Texas

Peaceful Pastoral Hiking Camping Close-Knit

If you’re looking for peaceful, small town living while still being in reach of a big city, Cleveland might be worth your time. A sleepy East Texas city with a population hovering around 8,000, Cleveland provides a peaceful setting for those who have had enough of the hustle and bustle, or just want to be close to Sam Houston National Forest.

There’s a mix of older homes and newly renovated houses and apartments in Cleveland, with most offerings concentrated near the southern edge of the city. This isn’t a town for those looking for endless entertainment and a buzzing downtown district. Cleveland has a few big-box stores and chains to take care of most things, plus a few popular local spots like Duke’s Bar-B-Que.

The real draw is the nearby national forest, providing acre upon acre of space to hike, camp, fish, and hunt in. Luckily, Houston is just an hour south via the I-69 should you need a night out.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Cleveland, TX is $862 for one bedroom, $1,139 for two bedrooms, and $1,270 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cleveland has increased by 5.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$862/month
635 Sq Ft
House
$1,735/month
302 Sq Ft
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Transportation

17

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Tarkington Intermediate School

Public

Grades 1-5

773 Students

5
out of 10

Northside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,235 Students

3
out of 10

Eastside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

948 Students

3
out of 10

Southside Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

905 Students

3
out of 10

Tarkington Primary School

Public

Grades PK-K

193 Students

Rating Unavailable

Tarkington Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

414 Students

6
out of 10

Cleveland Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,696 Students

2
out of 10

Tarkington High School

Public

Grades 9-12

513 Students

5
out of 10

Cleveland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,310 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

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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.