Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Cleveland, OH?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.3% of gross income.
Cleveland rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Ohio state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Ohio cities have lower median rent than Cleveland, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Cleveland
View full rent data for Cleveland, OH →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Cleveland, OH?
Median rent in Cleveland is $1,430 a month. A typical physical therapist in Ohio earns about $93,727 a year, which makes that rent 18.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Cleveland?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Ohio (~$93,727/yr) supports up to $2,343 a month in rent. Cleveland's current median rent is $1,430/mo, which leaves a $913/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Cleveland?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Ohio works roughly 31.7 hours a month to cover Cleveland's median rent of $1,430.
Where is rent cheaper than Cleveland for a physical therapist?
Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Parma ($1,429/mo), Parma ($1,428/mo), North Canton ($1,428/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.