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Houses for Rent Near the Cleveland Clinic
The Cleveland Clinic's main campus sits in the Fairfax neighborhood on Cleveland's east side, the region's #1 employer per Crain's Cleveland Business (2025). Nearby rental houses cluster in Fairfax, Hough, and Glenville, typically $750 to $1,300 a month, with HealthLine bus rapid transit running directly along Euclid Avenue past the campus.
Renting close to the Cleveland Clinic
The Cleveland Clinic's main campus is located in the Fairfax neighborhood (ZIP 44104) on Cleveland's east side, directly adjacent to University Circle. The Clinic is the region's #1 employer according to Crain's Cleveland Business's 2025 largest-employers list, with University Hospitals ranked #2 on the same list — meaning healthcare staff make up a large share of the rental demand in the neighborhoods immediately around the Clinic's campus.
We manage rental homes in Fairfax itself, along with the neighboring Hough (44103) and Glenville (44108) areas, both within a short bus ride of the Clinic's campus. See our Fairfax neighborhood page or Hough listings for area-specific detail on rent, layout, and availability — if University Hospitals rather than the Clinic is your workplace, the same three neighborhoods generally apply since both campuses sit close together near University Circle.
For shift workers especially, proximity matters more than square footage — a shorter, more predictable commute along a fixed bus route can be worth more than an extra bedroom further out, which is why Fairfax, Hough, and Glenville are consistently in demand among Clinic staff.
Typical commute for Cleveland Clinic employees
The HealthLine, GCRTA's bus rapid transit route, runs along Euclid Avenue in a dedicated center-median busway connecting Public Square downtown to University Circle and on to East Cleveland — passing directly by the Clinic's main campus with frequent service throughout the day. The RTA Red Line's University Circle stop, part of the same heavy-rail line linking Cleveland Hopkins Airport to downtown, is also within walking distance of the Clinic.
Renters in Fairfax, Hough, and Glenville can typically reach the Clinic by bus without needing a car for the daily commute, which matters for shift schedules that don't always line up with parking-garage hours or ride-share availability late at night.
How much do houses near the Clinic cost?
Rents in the neighborhoods around the Clinic are generally in line with the rest of Cleveland's east side. Per Zumper's July 4, 2026 report, the citywide median asking rent is $1,250/mo; our own homes near the Clinic run somewhat below that for 2-bedroom units and closer to it for larger 3-bedroom homes. RentCafe's July 2, 2026 report on professionally-managed apartment buildings shows a much higher citywide average of $1,564/mo, reflecting newer apartment stock rather than the older houses and duplexes that make up most of Fairfax, Hough, and Glenville.
| Neighborhood (ZIP) | Position relative to the Clinic | Typical monthly rent |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax (44104) | Adjacent to the Clinic's main campus | $750 – $1,250 |
| Hough (44103) | West, between downtown and the Clinic | $750 – $1,300 |
| Glenville (44108) | North, near University Circle | $750 – $1,150 |
Housing stock near the Clinic
Fairfax, Hough, and Glenville were built up largely in the early-to-mid 1900s, so expect older construction — full basements, front porches, and a mix of true single-family houses alongside duplexes and small multi-family buildings. We're upfront about which type a specific listing is before you schedule a tour, since 'house' near the Clinic often means one full unit within a two- or three-family building rather than a fully detached home.
Given the shift-work schedules common among hospital staff, some renters near the Clinic also prioritize off-street parking and a quiet block over square footage — details we confirm per listing rather than assume across the neighborhood.
Utilities and winter weather near the Clinic
Electric service in this part of Cleveland comes from one of two providers — either Cleveland Public Power (CPP), the city's municipally-owned utility, or The Illuminating Company, an investor-owned FirstEnergy utility — depending on the exact address, so it's worth confirming which one serves a specific listing before you budget for the month. Natural gas service is generally through Enbridge Gas Ohio (formerly Dominion East Ohio, following a March 2024 sale), and water comes from Cleveland Water.
Fairfax, Hough, and Glenville sit on Cleveland's east side, which falls within the region's lake-effect 'Snow Belt' — east-side and higher-elevation areas typically see more snow through the winter than west-side, lakeshore neighborhoods. That's a practical planning point for renters budgeting for a car, a shovel, or a bus-dependent winter commute to the Clinic.
Section 8 vouchers near the Cleveland Clinic
Every home we manage in Fairfax, Hough, and Glenville accepts Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and is HUD-inspection-ready. The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) administers vouchers for the county under HUD's Housing Choice Voucher program, with preliminary applications open year-round.
One honesty note: Ohio has no statewide law requiring landlords to accept vouchers, and Cleveland itself has no source-of-income protection ordinance, so acceptance near the Clinic is a landlord-by-landlord decision. See our Section 8 housing guide for the full picture, including CMHA's income limits and application steps. Ready to see a home? Book a free showing.
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