What is the average apartment size in Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH?

The average size for a Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH apartment is 898 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Downtown Cleveland?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Downtown Cleveland is $1,707 per month, a 0.57% decrease from last year’s average of $1,716.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Cleveland?

In Downtown Cleveland, studios rent for $1,131 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,558 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,072 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,987 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Cleveland?

The typical apartment in Downtown Cleveland offers about 898 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Cleveland?

Studio apartments in Downtown Cleveland average 475 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 776 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,199 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,587 sq. ft.

Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Cleveland?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Cleveland ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 38% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Cleveland?

In Downtown Cleveland, 86% of households rent while 14% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Cleveland is $1,707, a 0.57% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,716.

Studio Apartments at $1,131 offer the most budget-friendly option with 475 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 776 square feet for $1,558, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,072 offer 1,199 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,587 sq ft) for $2,987, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,707	898 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,131	475 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,558	776 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,072	1,199 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,987	1,587 sq. ft.

Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH have decreased by 0.57% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,716 to $1,707.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH (38%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH?

3,775 or 86% of the households in Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH are renter-occupied while 638 or 14% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Cleveland?

Old Brooklyn $897/month

Edgewater $941/month

North Collinwood $970/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,543/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Cleveland?

Ohio City $2,010/month

Tremont $2,050/month

University $2,189/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Cleveland, OH By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
University	$2,189
Tremont	$2,050
Ohio City	$2,010
Detroit-Shoreway	$1,933
Downtown Cleveland	$1,707
Goodrich-Kirkland Park	$1,645
Fairfax	$1,598
Hough	$1,456
Riverside	$1,187
Buckeye-Shaker	$1,166
Euclid-Green	$1,081
Central Cleveland	$1,054
Cudell	$1,042
West Park - Kamm's Corners	$985
North Collinwood	$970
Edgewater	$941
Old Brooklyn	$897

Cleveland | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Cleveland is 46% higher than in Buckeye-Shaker

$1,707

Downtown Cleveland rent is the same as Cleveland average

Average Rent $1,707

$1,166

Buckeye-Shaker rent is 32% lower than Cleveland average

Average Rent $1,166

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downtown Cleveland apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.