salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Most homes (87.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $35,560 a year. That is $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Tennessee cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Tennessee. It is number 20 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in South Cleveland?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in South Cleveland
| Size | South Cleveland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $714 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,639 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is South Cleveland overall?
Everyday prices in Tennessee overall are 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for South Cleveland, so the Tennessee figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in South Cleveland
Life in South Cleveland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Cleveland?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $725 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $232,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,260 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Cleveland, TN?
Renting in South Cleveland costs a median of about $889 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.
How much do I need to make to live in South Cleveland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $35,560 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is South Cleveland cheap or expensive?
South Cleveland is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.9% of the typical household income of $71,829. It ranks 20th cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.
How much are property taxes in South Cleveland?
The median homeowner in South Cleveland pays $883 a year in property taxes, about 0.38% of the median home value.
Is South Cleveland more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Tennessee are 8% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in South Cleveland?
The median home value in South Cleveland is $232,600, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
7,452 people live in South Cleveland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.