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Navigate apartment hunting and city life like a local with our curated articles about Cleveland, Ohio.
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Cleveland’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Cleveland renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "Some categories received above average scores, and many received average scores."
Key Findings in Cleveland include the following:
Renters say:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
Buckeye-Shaker showcases Cleveland's rich architectural heritage with impressive homes from the city's industrial heyday. Rental options include apartments in divided historic mansions and smaller buildings with character details unavailable elsewhere. The neighborhood provides excellent access to both Case Western Reserve University and the developing Larchmere Boulevard commercial district, though property conditions vary considerably throughout this transitioning area.
This historic Cleveland neighborhood offers stunning architectural variety at remarkably affordable rental rates. Many apartments occupy beautifully detailed older homes with features like hardwood floors and built-in cabinetry. The neighborhood provides easy access to both downtown Cleveland and University Circle institutions, though some blocks show varied investment levels requiring familiarity with the area.
Lakefront energy thrives at the historic Euclid Beach Park arcade site, where renters enjoy sunset views over Lake Erie. The neighborhood's hidden gem is the Waterloo Arts District's monthly gallery walks, though freight train noise from the CSX line persists overnight. Most units feature spacious layouts from 1920s worker cottages.
