salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most households rent (63%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $35,200 a year. That is $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Ohio. It is number 24 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in East Cleveland?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in East Cleveland
| Size | East Cleveland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $696 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $897 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,266 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,450 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is East Cleveland overall?
Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for East Cleveland, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in East Cleveland
Life in East Cleveland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Cleveland?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $403 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $68,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $6,880 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Cleveland, OH?
Renting in East Cleveland costs a median of about $880 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in East Cleveland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $35,200 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is East Cleveland cheap or expensive?
East Cleveland is rated Expensive: rent takes 44.3% of the typical household income of $23,852. It ranks 24th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in East Cleveland?
The median homeowner in East Cleveland pays $1,329 a year in property taxes, about 1.93% of the median home value.
Is East Cleveland more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in East Cleveland?
The median home value in East Cleveland is $68,800, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
13,534 people live in East Cleveland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.