South Cleveland

Medina, OH

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South Cleveland - Medina, OH

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A suburban locale with an identity all its own

Suburban Diverse Commuter Park-Like

Loosely defined by some as South Cleveland, this sprawling suburban area encompasses a number of communities in and around Medina and Brunswick, Ohio. This wide-reaching area lacks the sheer urban sprawl of Cleveland, instead offering a laid-back, affordable community for renters looking to be close to the city but want a bit more space or a touch of peace and quiet.

You’ll find affordable apartment communities with plenty of amenities, a wide variety of single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and more in South Cleveland. Its location outside of Downtown Cleveland means there’s a pastoral atmosphere and plenty of green spaces to appreciate as well. U.S. Highway 42 and Interstate 71 serve as the major thoroughfares and arteries into the city.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in South Cleveland is $758 for a studio, $1,121 for one bedroom, $1,475 for two bedrooms, and $1,730 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Cleveland has increased by 5.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 475 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $758/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 718 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,121/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,042 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,475/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,256 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,730/month

    Average Rent

Reviews of South Cleveland - Medina, OH

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3.7 13 Reviews

Current Resident

7 years and 6 months agoNiche Review

I love living here. It is safe and clean which is the main reason I moved here. I love the fact that it has good transportation system and there are great universities in the neighborhood

Current Resident

8 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

I love this very diverse neighborhood. It is the same neighborhood that President Obama has a home in. The area gives you a suburban feel but city view. Kenwood is blocks away from downtown Hyde Park where you can go shopping, dining and to the movies. You are steps away from the lakefront beaches and a fantastic scenic view of downtown Chicago skyline.

Niche User

9 years and 2 months agoNiche Review

The architecture of the homes are very beautiful. I enjoy being closet o downtown and the lake as well.

Niche User

9 years and 9 months agoNiche Review

Unique restaurants and there's more to come.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Medina
  • Lester Rail Trail
  • Plum Creek Park
  • Susan Hambley Nature Center
  • Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park

Airports

  • Cleveland-Hopkins International
  • Akron-Canton Regional

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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.