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Cleveland

Pop. 8,984·127th most expensive in Texas·Cleveland rents are up 6.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,679/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$286
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Cleveland · $1,679
More affordable than 63% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
37% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,679/mo, rent takes about 37% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$67,000/yr
Local median income
$54,519/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Cleveland's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$940
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,850
Research median
$1,180/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
$20,148/yr
At $1,679/mo median
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Rents are climbing (6.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.1% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Cleveland, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,984
Median income
$54,519
Median age
33.7
Renters
37.1%
Age distribution
27.9%
26.7%
19.3%
13.4%
12.6%
Under 1827.9%
18–3426.7%
35–5419.3%
55–6413.4%
65+12.6%
Gender
58.7%
41.3%
Male58.7%
Female41.3%
Race & ethnicity
44.9%
28.2%
33.4%
White44.9%
Black28.2%
Hispanic33.4%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
17.3%
43.1%
29.9%
No HS diploma17.3%
HS diploma43.1%
Some college29.9%
Bachelor's+9.7%
Housing tenure
62.9%
37.1%
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Cleveland, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,019 → $54,519
up 13.5%
Population
7,515 → 8,984
up 19.5%
Renter share
43.3% → 37.1%
-6.2 pts
Bachelor's+
11.9% → 9.7%
-2.2 pts
Median age
35.6 → 33.7
-1.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Cleveland, TX now reports about $54,519, up from $48,019 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 7,515 to 8,984 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.5% change. About 37.1% of households rent today, against 43.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 11.9% to 9.7%.

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Salary vs rent

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At $1,679/mo, how Cleveland rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Cleveland rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Cleveland. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Cleveland, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Cleveland is $1,679/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $940/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,180/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,010/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,570/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($54,519/yr), Cleveland ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Cleveland an affordable city for renters?

Cleveland is considered moderate for renters. At $1,679/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($54,519/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Cleveland slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Cleveland?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,679/mo in Cleveland. The local median household income is $54,519/yr, meaning the typical Cleveland household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Cleveland?

Rent in Cleveland has increased 6.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Cleveland rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Cleveland is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #127 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,679/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Cleveland?

Conroe is nearby and more affordable at $1,569/mo, which is $110 less than Cleveland.

What percentage of Cleveland residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.1% of Cleveland households are renters, while 62.9% are owner-occupied. Cleveland leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Cleveland rent compare to the national average?

Cleveland's median rent of $1,679/mo is $286 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #127 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,679/mo, rent takes ~37% of Cleveland's median household income ($54,519/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Cleveland 37%Benchmark 30%
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