Public Square

Cleveland, OH

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Public Square - Cleveland, OH

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One of Cleveland’s most bustling neighborhoods in the center of the city

Urban Great Location Park-Like Rail Service Entertainment Sports Museums

Located right in the heart of Downtown Cleveland, Public Square is a park-like, walkable neighborhood. The area is anchored by the namesake park, Cleveland Public Square, an urban plaza featuring a seasonal skating rink, public art, food trucks, a splash pad, and more. A great option for professionals, the area houses several government buildings, courts, offices, and convention centers.

Being right in the middle of downtown allows residents to enjoy the perks of living in the mix of a bustling city. Restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues are within walking distance for some apartments, but Public Square is also home to a rail station if you need to take a trip across the city. The eateries here are diverse, featuring cuisine from all cultures and diets from New American to Mexican to vegetarian. Entertainment hubs like the House of Blues Cleveland, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, and Progressive Field provide endless options for excitement. There are tons of interesting museums to visit as well. If you want to the ability to walk to your job, a favorite restaurant, or a thrilling sports event, consider finding your next apartment in Public Square.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Public Square is $1,246 for a studio, $1,587 for one bedroom, $2,202 for two bedrooms, and $4,216 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Public Square has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 526 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,246/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 777 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,587/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,185 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,202/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,777 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,216/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

94

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

81

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

60

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Great Lakes Science Center
  • Lakefront Reservation and Edgewater Park
  • Children's Museum of Cleveland
  • Cleveland Museum of Natural History
  • Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Airports

  • Cleveland-Hopkins International

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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.