Studio Rent · July 2026

Studio Apartment Rent in Cleveland Heights, OH

$980/mo

Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Cleveland Heights, Ohio as of July 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $1,490 and +24% below the national studio median of $1,290.

Studio median
$980
July 2026
vs city overall
-34%
$1,490 city median
vs national
-24%
$1,290 US median
Ohio rank
#78
of 119 cities

Income needed for a studio in Cleveland Heights

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.

Annual income
$39,200
Monthly gross
$3,267
Hourly (full-time)
$18.85

Rent by apartment size in Cleveland Heights

Compare Cleveland Heights's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio (current)
$980
1-Bedroom
$1,100
2-Bedroom
$1,340
3-Bedroom
$1,720
4+ Bedroom
$1,850

Cheapest cities for a studio in Ohio

#CityStudio rent
1Ashland$610
2Austintown$610
3Louisville$640
4Orrville$650
5Canton$657
6Alliance$660
7Boardman$660
8Greenville$660
9Massillon$660
10Niles$660
11Warren$660
12Sidney$670
13Wooster$670
14Silverton$679
15Findlay$690

Most expensive cities for a studio in Ohio

#CityStudio rent
1New Albany$1,540
2Pickerington$1,420
3Sunbury$1,410
4Dublin$1,400
5Westerville$1,375
6Lewis Center$1,350
7Mason$1,320
8Powell$1,300
9Maineville$1,280
10Gahanna$1,280
11Avon Lake$1,280
12Hilliard$1,270
13Avon$1,270
14Upper Arlington$1,235
15Westlake$1,220

Nearby cities — studio rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Cleveland Heights.

CityDistanceStudio rentvs Cleveland Heights
South Euclid, OH1 mi$950$-30 (-3%)
University Heights, OH2.4 mi$1,000+$20 (+2%)
East Cleveland, OH3 mi$740$-240 (-24%)
Shaker Heights, OH3.9 mi$1,030+$50 (+5%)
Euclid, OH4.8 mi$827$-153 (-16%)
Mayfield Heights, OH5 mi$1,010+$30 (+3%)
Warrensville Heights, OH6 mi$860$-120 (-12%)
Bedford Heights, OH7.9 mi$781$-199 (-20%)
Maple Heights, OH8.4 mi$1,090+$110 (+11%)
Cleveland, OH9.4 mi$870$-110 (-11%)
Garfield Heights, OH9.9 mi$970$-10 (-1%)
Bedford, OH10 mi$900$-80 (-8%)

Studio rent in Cleveland Heights — common questions

How much is a studio apartment in Cleveland Heights?

As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Cleveland Heights, Ohio is $980 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $1,490.

What income do you need to afford a studio in Cleveland Heights?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $39,200 ($3,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.85/hour at a full-time job.

Is Cleveland Heights expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?

Cleveland Heights's studio median of $980 is +24% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 26th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Cleveland Heights rank for studio rent in Ohio?

Among the 119 cities in Ohio with studio data, Cleveland Heights ranks #78 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper studio options near Cleveland Heights?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include South Euclid ($950), East Cleveland ($740), Euclid ($827).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Cleveland Heights, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (July 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.