Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in East Cleveland, OH?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 9.9% of gross income.
East 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 East Cleveland, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for East Cleveland, OH →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in East Cleveland, OH?
Median rent in East Cleveland is $771 a month. A typical physical therapist in Ohio earns about $93,727 a year, which makes that rent 9.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in East Cleveland?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Ohio (~$93,727/yr) supports up to $2,343 a month in rent. East Cleveland's current median rent is $771/mo, which leaves a $1,572/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in East Cleveland?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Ohio works roughly 17.1 hours a month to cover East Cleveland's median rent of $771.
Where is rent cheaper than East Cleveland for a physical therapist?
Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Steubenville ($765/mo), Greenville ($754/mo), Canton ($750/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.