City Report · OH

Euclid

Pop. 48,823·87th most expensive in Ohio·Euclid rents are up 7.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,310/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
-$655
Stable (Monthly)
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Euclid · $1,310
More affordable than 87% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
48/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Euclid's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,310/mo
Expected by trend
$1,296/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$827
1 BR
$937
2 BR
$1,133
3 BR
$1,463
4 BR+
$1,563
Research median
$1,133/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,720/yr
At $1,310/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Euclid, OH is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,823
Median income
$50,285
Median age
40.2
Renters
53.6%
Age distribution
22.1%
22.7%
24.8%
14.2%
16.2%
Under 1822.1%
18–3422.7%
35–5424.8%
55–6414.2%
65+16.2%
Gender
46.1%
53.9%
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Race & ethnicity
26.5%
66.9%
White26.5%
Black66.9%
Hispanic1.5%
Asian0.6%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
31.9%
34.9%
23.2%
No HS diploma10.1%
HS diploma31.9%
Some college34.9%
Bachelor's+23.2%
Housing tenure
46.4%
53.6%
Owner46.4%
Renter53.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Euclid, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$885 → $1,310
up 48.0%
Income
$42,056 → $50,285
up 19.6%
Population
49,382 → 48,823
down 1.1%
Renter share
55.8% → 53.6%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
20.5% → 23.2%
+2.7 pts
Median age
41.5 → 40.2
-1.3 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Euclid, OH has shifted from $885 to $1,310, up 48.0% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $42,056 in 2021 to $50,285 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Euclid, OH losing about 559 residents over the five-year window, down 1.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 55.8% to 53.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 20.5% to 23.2% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Euclid, OH market of 2021.

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Euclid rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Euclid, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Euclid is $1,310/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $827/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,133/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $937/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,463/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($50,285/yr), Euclid ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Euclid an affordable city for renters?

Euclid is considered moderate for renters. At $1,310/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($50,285/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Euclid slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Euclid?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,310/mo in Euclid. The local median household income is $50,285/yr, meaning the typical Euclid household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Euclid?

Rent in Euclid has increased 7.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Euclid neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Euclid are 44123 ($1,093/mo), 44117 ($1,437/mo), and 44132 ($1,531/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Euclid is $1,310/mo.

How does Euclid rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Euclid is one of the more affordable cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #87 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,310/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Euclid?

East Cleveland is nearby and more affordable at $771/mo, which is $539 less than Euclid.

What percentage of Euclid residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.6% of Euclid households are renters, while 46.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Euclid has a strong rental market.

How does Euclid rent compare to the national average?

Euclid's median rent of $1,310/mo is $655 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #87 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,310/mo, rent takes ~31% of Euclid's median household income ($50,285/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Euclid 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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