Houses by Type & Budget · Cleveland, OH
Houses for Rent in Cleveland Under $800
Houses for rent under $800 a month in Cleveland exist, but they are concentrated at the smaller end of the market — mostly 1- and 2-bedroom units, often duplexes rather than standalone houses. Citywide rents run roughly $700 to $1,800, with a typical rent near $1,000, so $800 sits below the midpoint.
Can you find a house for rent under $800 in Cleveland?
Yes, but be realistic about what that price point gets you: in our own Cleveland portfolio, rents range from about $700 to $1,800 a month with a typical rent near $1,000, and the lowest prices generally attach to 1-bedroom or smaller 2-bedroom units rather than full-size houses. A sub-$800 listing is more likely to be one unit of a duplex or a compact 2-bedroom than a large single-family home.
We manage rental homes across Cleveland's east and southeast side, and every home we manage accepts Section 8 / Housing Choice Vouchers. Book a showing and tell us your budget and bedroom needs — we'll point you to whatever fits under $800 right now, or the closest realistic alternative.
What does $800 actually rent in Cleveland?
Zumper's July 2026 report put Cleveland's median studio rent at $1,060 and 1-bedroom median at $1,195 across all listings citywide — figures pulled largely from apartment inventory, which tends to run higher than smaller independent rental houses. Within our own portfolio, the lowest-priced available units (1-bedroom) start around $700, and 2-bedroom units start around $750, which is the realistic range where a sub-$800 budget lands.
| Home size | Realistic rent range | Fits under $800? |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom unit | $700 – $900 | Often, yes |
| 2-bedroom house/duplex | $750 – $1,100 | Sometimes, at the low end |
| 3-bedroom house | $1,000 – $1,500 | Rarely |
Where in Cleveland has lower-cost rental housing?
Our lower-cost inventory is concentrated on Cleveland's east and southeast side, in neighborhoods including Slavic Village (44105), Collinwood (44110), Glenville (44108), and Fairfax/Central (44104) — areas with a large stock of early-1900s duplexes and smaller single-family homes. We also manage a smaller number of homes on the west side (Cudell/Detroit-Shoreway, Old Brooklyn) and in Akron, Lorain, and Elyria, Ohio.
Stretching a tight budget without cutting corners
If $800 is a hard ceiling, widen your search to 1-bedroom units and duplex units rather than standalone houses, and ask directly whether utilities are included — a lower base rent with tenant-paid heat can end up costing more in Cleveland's winter months than a slightly higher rent with utilities bundled in. Our utilities-included houses page explains what to ask about before you sign.
It also helps to compare unit sizes directly: our 2-bedroom houses page and under-$1,000 page cover the price bands just above this one, in case a slightly higher budget opens up meaningfully more inventory.
Section 8 vouchers and low-cost Cleveland rentals
If you're searching under $800 because you're using a Housing Choice Voucher, know that the voucher payment standard (not your rent alone) determines what a household can afford — check current figures with Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) at cmha.net. Every home we manage accepts Section 8 and is HUD-inspection-ready, regardless of price point.
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