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Houses for Rent in Hough, Cleveland

Hough is an east-side Cleveland neighborhood in ZIP code 44103, positioned between Downtown and University Circle along the Euclid Avenue HealthLine corridor. Rental homes here — mostly single-family houses and duplexes — typically run from about $750 to $1,400 a month, and Rent Finder Cleveland manages voucher-friendly homes throughout the area.

Renting a house in Hough

Hough sits on Cleveland's east side in ZIP code 44103, positioned between Downtown Cleveland and University Circle. The neighborhood's northern edge runs along Euclid Avenue, and its southern portion borders Rockefeller Park and the Cultural Gardens along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Housing here is a mix of century-old single-family homes and two-family duplexes on residential side streets, along with some larger multi-unit buildings closer to Euclid Avenue.

Rent Finder Cleveland manages voucher-friendly rental homes throughout Hough — every property we manage accepts Section 8 / Housing Choice Vouchers and is HUD-inspection-ready. Book a free showing to see what's currently available, or tell our leasing team what you're looking for.

How much does it cost to rent in Hough?

Two-bedroom homes in Hough typically rent from the mid-$700s to around $1,050 a month, and three-bedroom homes commonly run from about $1,050 to $1,400, depending on size, condition, and proximity to Euclid Avenue. For comparison, Zumper's July 4, 2026 report puts Cleveland's citywide 3-bedroom median at $1,350/month, so Hough rentals generally track close to the citywide figure rather than the higher averages RentCafe reports for large, professionally-managed apartment buildings ($2,716 for a 3-bedroom as of July 2, 2026).

Getting around from Hough

Hough runs along the Euclid Avenue HealthLine, GCRTA's bus rapid transit route connecting Public Square downtown to University Circle and East Cleveland in a dedicated center-median busway. The Red Line's University Circle station is also within reach for renters near the neighborhood's southern edge, putting Cleveland Clinic, Case Western Reserve University, and the Cleveland Museum of Art within a short transit ride. Rockefeller Park and its Cultural Gardens run along the neighborhood's southern boundary, offering walking paths and green space.

• ZIP code: 44103
• Transit: Euclid Avenue HealthLine (BRT); Red Line access near University Circle
• Nearby institutions: University Circle (Cleveland Clinic, Case Western Reserve, Cleveland Museum of Art)
• Outdoors: Rockefeller Park and the Cultural Gardens along MLK Jr. Drive

Section 8 and vouchers in Hough

Hough is one of the Cleveland neighborhoods where Rent Finder Cleveland concentrates its Section 8-friendly rental homes. Every home we manage accepts Housing Choice Vouchers and is HUD-inspection-ready. A voucher itself is issued through the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), which accepts preliminary applications year-round online, with selection run through periodic lottery draws. Because Ohio has no statewide law requiring landlords to accept vouchers, and the City of Cleveland does not currently have a source-of-income protection ordinance, it's worth confirming acceptance directly with any owner outside our managed homes. See our Section 8 housing guide for the full process.

What Hough's housing stock looks like

Much of Hough's residential housing dates to the early-to-mid 1900s, with wood-frame single-family homes and duplexes set on modest lots, many with front porches and small yards. Because Hough sits between two of Cleveland's busiest institutional districts — Downtown and University Circle — commute times to major employers like Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals are typically short by bus or car.

If you're comparing Hough to other east-side options, our houses for rent in Cleveland hub lets you browse by neighborhood and budget, and nearby areas like Buckeye and Slavic Village offer a similar mix of housing stock and price range. Whichever neighborhood you choose, a showing is the best way to see a specific home's condition, layout, and updates in person before you apply.

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