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Cheap Houses for Rent in Hough, Cleveland

Hough, on Cleveland's east side in ZIP 44103, offers some of the more affordable rental houses on the city's east side, with 2-bedroom homes generally running $750 to $1,050 a month. Rent Finder Cleveland manages voucher-friendly homes throughout the neighborhood, and every property accepts Section 8.

Finding a cheap house to rent in Hough

Hough sits in ZIP code 44103 on Cleveland's east side, positioned between Downtown and University Circle with Euclid Avenue running along its northern edge. Much of the neighborhood's housing stock dates to the early 1900s — smaller wood-frame single-family homes and two-family duplexes on modest lots — which generally rent for less than Cleveland's newer, larger apartment developments.

Rent Finder Cleveland manages voucher-friendly rental homes in and around Hough. Book a free showing to check current availability, or tell our leasing team your budget and we'll match you with options as they open up.

What does a cheap rent look like in Hough right now?

Two-bedroom homes in Hough generally rent from the mid-$700s to about $1,050 a month, and three-bedroom homes run roughly $1,050 to $1,400 — both well below RentCafe's July 2, 2026 citywide apartment-building average of $1,564/month, since that figure is weighted toward newer, larger complexes rather than Hough's older housing stock.

Keeping costs down: utilities and transit in Hough

Electric service in Hough comes from either Cleveland Public Power (CPP), the city-owned utility, or The Illuminating Company, depending on the exact address — worth checking before you sign, since rates differ. Natural gas is generally supplied by Enbridge Gas Ohio (formerly Dominion East Ohio), and Cleveland Water handles the water line. The Euclid Avenue HealthLine bus rapid transit route runs directly through the neighborhood, which can reduce or eliminate the need for a car and its associated costs for renters who work or study near downtown or University Circle.

• Electric: Cleveland Public Power or The Illuminating Company, depending on address
• Gas: Enbridge Gas Ohio (formerly Dominion East Ohio) in most of the city
• Water: Cleveland Water
• Transit: Euclid Avenue HealthLine (BRT) reduces the need for a car

Section 8 and other low-cost paths to renting in Hough

Every home Rent Finder Cleveland manages in Hough accepts Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and is HUD-inspection-ready. Vouchers are administered by the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), which accepts preliminary applications year-round with no closing date; as of CMHA's income limits effective April 3, 2025, a single person must earn no more than $34,800 a year and a 4-person household no more than $49,700 to qualify. Selection runs through periodic lottery draws rather than strict order of application. See our full Cleveland Section 8 guide for the complete process.

Protecting your budget: what Ohio law says about deposits

Keeping a cheap rental cheap also means understanding your security deposit rights. Ohio law generally requires a landlord to return a tenant's deposit within 30 days after the lease ends and the tenant moves out and provides a forwarding address, along with an itemized list of any deductions, under Ohio Revised Code 5321.16. If the deposit exceeds $50 or one month's rent (whichever is greater) and the tenant stayed six months or more, the landlord generally owes 5% annual interest on the excess amount. A tenant who believes a deposit was wrongfully withheld may be able to recover double the amount plus attorney's fees under the same statute. This is general information, not legal advice — verify current details with the Ohio Revised Code or a local tenant-rights organization.

Comparing Hough to other affordable Cleveland neighborhoods

If a specific budget rental isn't open in Hough when you search, it's worth comparing similarly-priced options in cheap houses in Slavic Village, another east-side neighborhood where Rent Finder Cleveland manages voucher-friendly homes. If a three-bedroom layout matters more than price alone, our 3-bedroom Hough guide breaks down typical sizes and features in the same neighborhood, and you can always apply online once you find a home you like.

Rent Finder Cleveland is an equal housing opportunity provider and does business in accordance with the Fair Housing Act. Availability, pricing, and terms are subject to change.