Cleveland, OH Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,359
1-year change
+4.6%
$60/mo
5-year change
+37.1%
$368/mo
10-year change
+77.6%
$594/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Cleveland

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$725/mo—0.0%
2016$738/mo+1.8%+1.8%
2017$782/mo+6.0%+7.9%
2018$813/mo+4.0%+12.1%
2019$854/mo+5.0%+17.8%
2020$908/mo+6.3%+25.2%
2021$960/mo+5.7%+32.4%
2022$1,064/mo+10.8%+46.8%
2023$1,121/mo+5.4%+54.6%
2024$1,203/mo+7.3%+65.9%
2025$1,273/mo+5.8%+75.6%
2026$1,332/mo+4.6%+83.7%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Cleveland changed since 2015?

Median rent in Cleveland, OH was $712 in 2015-01 and is $1,359 as of 2026-09 — a change of $647 per month over 11 years.

How much has Cleveland rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Cleveland, OH has changed +37.1% ($368 per month). The current median is $1,359.

What has rent in Cleveland done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Cleveland, OH has changed +77.6% ($594 per month). It is now $1,359.

Is rent in Cleveland going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Cleveland, OH has increased +4.6% ($60/mo). Current median: $1,359.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.