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Houses for Rent in Jefferson, Cleveland
Jefferson is a far-west-side Cleveland residential district within the larger West Park statistical planning area, near the Rocky River Reservation and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Citywide 2-bedroom rents run around $1,100/month per Zumper's July 2026 report, and Rent Finder Cleveland can point renters to voucher-friendly homes across the areas we currently serve.
What is the Jefferson neighborhood in Cleveland?
Jefferson is a far-west-side residential district that forms part of Cleveland's larger West Park statistical planning area, along with the neighboring Kamm's Corners district. It sits near the western edge of the city, close to the Rocky River valley (part of Cleveland Metroparks) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to the south.
The area developed as a streetcar-era annexation in the early-to-mid 1900s, similar to much of West Park, which is why the housing stock here leans toward brick and frame single-family bungalows and colonials on modest lots, with duplexes scattered throughout.
How much does it cost to rent a house in Jefferson?
Jefferson doesn't have its own published rent index, so the closest grounded benchmark is citywide Cleveland data. Per Zumper's July 4, 2026 report, Cleveland's overall median asking rent is $1,250/month, with 2-bedroom units averaging around $1,100 and 3-bedroom units around $1,350. RentCafe's July 2, 2026 report on professionally-managed apartments citywide shows a considerably higher average of $1,564/month for 787 square feet, which reflects a different mix of newer buildings rather than Jefferson's older single-family housing stock.
Rent Finder Cleveland's own portfolio across the city runs from about $700 to $1,800 a month, typically around $1,000, and includes single-family houses alongside duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes.
| Home size | Cleveland citywide median (Zumper, Jul 2026) | Cleveland citywide average (RentCafe, Jul 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,060 | $1,195 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,195 | $1,451 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,100 | $1,818 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,350 | $2,716 |
Getting around Jefferson
Jefferson is served by GCRTA bus routes running along Lorain Avenue and Puritas Avenue into downtown and neighboring west-side suburbs, per GCRTA's published route network. The GCRTA Red Line's West Park rapid station sits nearby, offering rail access toward downtown Cleveland's Tower City hub in one direction and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in the other. Interstate 71 runs close to the district as well, making it a straightforward drive to the airport or to downtown.
- Location: Far west side, part of the larger West Park planning area
- Transit: GCRTA bus routes on Lorain Ave and Puritas Ave; nearby Red Line West Park station
- Highways: Near I-71 and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
- Green space: Close to the Rocky River Reservation (Cleveland Metroparks)
What kind of housing is available in Jefferson?
Jefferson's housing stock is dominated by early-to-mid-1900s single-family houses — brick and frame bungalows and colonials with front porches, small yards, and basements typical of Cleveland's west-side streetcar-era construction — with some duplexes mixed in. If you're comparing Jefferson to other far-west-side neighborhoods, our citywide houses-for-rent guide breaks down options by bedroom count and budget across the whole city.
Section 8 and voucher-friendly rentals near Jefferson
Every home Rent Finder Cleveland manages accepts Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and is HUD-inspection-ready, whether it's on the east side or west side of Cleveland. Our current portfolio is concentrated in the city's east and southeast neighborhoods, with a smaller number of homes on the near-west side, so availability specifically in Jefferson varies over time.
Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) administers the local voucher program and accepts preliminary applications year-round through its online applicant portal, with selection run through periodic lotteries. Renters anywhere in Cleveland can also read our Section 8 housing guide for more on how the program works locally, or explore Bellaire-Puritas, another far-west-side area near the airport corridor.
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