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Cheap Houses for Rent in Tremont, Cleveland

Tremont, on Cleveland's near-west side in ZIP 44113, sits near some of the city's more affordable rental options. Citywide, Cleveland's median asking rent was $1,250 a month as of Zumper's July 2026 report — well below the national median — and every home Rent Finder Cleveland manages accepts Section 8 vouchers.

Finding a cheap house for rent in Tremont

Tremont sits on Cleveland's near-west side in ZIP code 44113, wrapped around Lincoln Park and separated from downtown by the Cuyahoga Valley. Its housing stock is mostly early-1900s frame houses and duplexes built for the steel and rail workers who once populated the neighborhood, which keeps rents in this part of the city generally lower than in newer-construction pockets.

We manage voucher-friendly rental homes in and around Tremont as part of our broader Cleveland portfolio. Check current availability or see our full Tremont rental overview for what's typically on the market in this part of the city.

How cheap is 'cheap' in Tremont?

Cleveland's citywide median asking rent was $1,250 a month as of Zumper's July 2026 report, with two-bedrooms averaging around $1,100 and three-bedrooms around $1,350 — and Cleveland overall runs about 36% below the national median of $1,950 a month (Zumper, July 2026). Rent Finder Cleveland's own portfolio across the city ranges from about $700 to $1,800 a month, with a typical rent near $1,000, though we don't have Tremont-specific pricing to publish separately from the rest of the city.

Getting around Tremont without a high rent budget

Tremont's commercial spine runs along West 14th Street and Professor Avenue, with additional everyday shopping at Steelyard Commons off Quigley Road near I-71. The neighborhood sits close to the I-490/I-71 interchange, and the RTA Red Line's West 25th–Ohio City station is a short distance north, connecting to downtown's Tower City and on to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

• ZIP code: 44113 (shared with part of Ohio City)
• Transit: RTA bus routes along Professor Ave and W. 14th St; nearest rapid stop is West 25th–Ohio City (Red Line)
• Highways: Near the I-490/I-71 interchange and I-90
• Parks: Lincoln Park; the Duck Island area along the Cuyahoga Valley bluff

Section 8 and vouchers in Tremont

Every home Rent Finder Cleveland manages accepts Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and is HUD-inspection-ready, including any homes we manage in and around Tremont. One important caveat for renters: Ohio has no statewide law requiring landlords to accept vouchers, and the City of Cleveland itself does not currently have a local ordinance protecting voucher holders from source-of-income discrimination — that protection exists only in a handful of Cuyahoga County suburbs, including Cleveland Heights and South Euclid. See our Cleveland Section 8 guide for more on how the program works locally.

Older housing stock and lead-safe certification

Because Tremont's houses were built mostly in the early 1900s — decades before lead-based paint was banned in 1978 — most rental units in the neighborhood fall under Cleveland's Lead-Safe Certification ordinance (Cleveland Codified Ordinances §365.04). The ordinance requires any residential rental unit built before January 1, 1978 to obtain and maintain a current lead-safe certification, renewed every two years after passing a lead-safe evaluation. Renters looking at an older Tremont house can reasonably ask a landlord to confirm the property's current certification status before signing a lease.

Tips for renting a cheap house near Tremont

Because Tremont's house inventory is limited and Cleveland rents overall already run well below the national average, renters focused purely on price often do best widening their search to nearby, similarly affordable near-west and southwest neighborhoods. Our Cleveland average rent guide breaks down 2026 pricing by bedroom count across the city so you can compare Tremont against other options, and booking a showing directly is the fastest way to find out what fits a tight budget right now.

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.