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Rents in Cleveland are $54 below the Cuyahoga County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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3407 W 117th St, Cleveland, OH 44111
Realty Trust Services, based in Cleveland, is a real estate brokerage and property management company that leases and manages single-family homes in Cleveland and Cleveland Heights and helps set rents.
Review summary: Most reviewers mention quick responses, polite staff and easy leasing and lease renewals.
4001 Detroit Ave Ste 200, Cleveland, OH 44113
Progressive Urban Property Management, based in Cleveland, manages single-family, multifamily and commercial property across Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties, including Lakewood, Parma and Euclid, and also handles receivership properties and investor services.
In their words: “We have the tools and processes in place to collect rents timely and communicate effectively with both tenants and owners.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention quick responses, a responsive staff and timely repairs from the maintenance team.
600 Superior Ave Suite 1300, Cleveland, OH 44114
Quick Key Rentals LLC - Property Management, based in Cleveland, runs furnished short-term, mid-term and long-term rental homes in Cleveland, Tremont, Brook Park and Akron, with cleaning and maintenance included.
In their words: “We offer flexible rental terms to fit your lifestyle, and our team is always here to make sure you feel supported every step of the way.”
Review summary: Guests often mention clean, nicely decorated homes, convenient locations and a smooth check-in.
3719 W 140th St, Cleveland, OH 44111
Source One Realty, based in Cleveland, is a real estate brokerage and property management company handling single-family, multi-family, furnished and vacation rentals in Greater Cleveland and Naples, FL, along with sales and investment.
In their words: “We help you buy, sell, invest, manage and develop, with one team from purchase to sale.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention a friendly, professional team that handles maintenance requests and works well with investors.
1900 Superior Ave Ste 104, Cleveland, OH 44114
Real Property Management Valor, part of the Real Property Management franchise, is based in Cleveland and manages single-family and multi-family homes in Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, with tenant screening, leasing, rent collection, maintenance and evictions.
In their words: “We are 100% focused on quality residential property management to better serve our customers and clients.”
3311 Archwood Ave, Cleveland, OH 44109
Overland Properties, based in Cleveland, specializes in residential property management and serves nearby communities such as Willoughby, Cleveland Heights and Lakewood.
Review summary: Reviewers often praise a punctual, polite maintenance technician who fixes problems quickly and correctly.
Serves the Cleveland area · no public office address, so no map pin
MKL Management is listed as a property management company serving the Cleveland area; the available facts do not describe the properties it manages or the services it offers.
883 Parkwood Dr, Cleveland, OH 44108
AAPK Property Management, based in Cleveland, manages single-family homes, apartment buildings and commercial units in Northeast Ohio, with marketing, leasing, tenant screening, rent collection and construction services.
In their words: “From marketing, leasing, tenant screening and placement, to rent collection we make the process seamless.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a respectful, straightforward landlord who prioritizes and resolves issues.
Serves the Cleveland area · no public office address, so no map pin
Birdhouse Management serves the Cleveland area, leasing and managing single-family homes, multifamily and mixed-use rentals, with maintenance requests and a resident portal.
CK Housing, established in 2009 in Cleveland, rents out and restores single-family homes in the city, handling listings, showings, lease agreements, clean-outs and property restoration.
In their words: “We specialize in listings, showings, yearly rental agreements as well as interior demolition clean outs and property restoration.”
Serves the Cleveland area · no public office address, so no map pin
Chef D Properties is listed as a property management company serving the Cleveland area; the available facts do not describe the properties it manages or the services it offers.
14115 St Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110
Cleveland Better Investment Group LLP, based in Cleveland, handles assets, leases and sales in the city; the available facts do not detail the property types it manages or its services.
Serves the Cleveland area · no public office address, so no map pin
Collett Property Management serves the Cleveland area and Northeastern Ohio, including Brecksville and Maple Heights, leasing single-family homes, small multifamily property and condos with showings and rental listings.
Serves the Cleveland area · no public office address, so no map pin
Dylan Properties serves the Cleveland area with furnished rentals, offering temporary housing and long-term rentals that come with furnishings and leasing support.
11811 Shaker Blvd Ste 204, Cleveland, OH 44120
Pathway Landing is listed as a property management company with an office in Cleveland; the available facts do not describe the properties it manages or the services it offers.
2800 Euclid Ave Ste 603, Cleveland, OH 44115
Swanzer Property Management is a locally owned Cleveland company managing single-family homes, condos, multi-family and commercial property for owners and investors across Cuyahoga, Lorain and Erie Counties, with tenant placement, leasing, rent collection and maintenance.
In their words: “We tell you what your property could rent for, what we would handle, and what our management would cost.”
17325 Euclid Ave Ste 3146 #112, Cleveland, OH 44112
Toybox Property Management, based in Cleveland, offers property management along with extended-stay and short-term rental management; the available facts do not detail the property types it handles.
Serves the Cleveland area · no public office address, so no map pin
PMI Realty Group, part of the PMI franchise, serves the Cleveland area, managing single-family homes and small and mid-market multifamily property with marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance and accounting.
In their words: “We are part of a fast-growing and dynamic franchise that has been perfecting and changing the property management industry for nearly 20 years.”
57 Alpha Park, Cleveland, OH 44143
Doorvest, with an office in Highland Heights, is an investment platform that helps investors buy single-family rental homes in Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati and then manages them, covering leasing, tenant placement, rent collection and maintenance coordination.
In their words: “Buy a rental property, or have us manage the one you own.”
1468 W 9th St Ste 100, Cleveland, OH 44113
Evernest Property Management, part of the national Evernest brand, has an office in Cleveland and manages single-family and multifamily homes in Cleveland and Columbus, with tenant placement, inspections, maintenance and brokerage.
In their words: “Our 3-step underwriting process ensures our property management team finds the perfect resident for your home.”
4832 Richmond Rd Ste 200, Cleveland, OH 44128
Burton Carol Management, based in Warrensville Heights, manages apartment communities across Northeast Ohio, including properties in Brunswick and Mentor-on-the-Lake, with on-site office and maintenance staff.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention helpful office and maintenance staff and well-kept apartment buildings.
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Rents in Cleveland are $54 below the Cuyahoga County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 10 of the last 12 months: +$57 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Cleveland's typical asking rent is $54 (3.8%) below the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Cleveland is number 12 of 18 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Brook Park, Brooklyn, Fairview Park, Lyndhurst, North Royalton, Rocky River, Solon, Strongsville, Warrensville Heights. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in February, March and April, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $1,359 | +4.4% | 21 |
| Lakewood | $1,422 | +4.5% | 3 |
| Cleveland Heights | $1,394 | +3.9% | 4 |
| Parma | $1,263 | +8.6% | 3 |
| Beachwood | $2,185 | +4.5% | 5 |
| Euclid | $1,152 | +4.9% | 4 |
| Strongsville | $2,253 | 4 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Cleveland, OH HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 21 property management companies in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Brooklyn and Fairview Park, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Cleveland is $1,359 (September 2026); +4.4% over the past year and +35.5% over five years. About 58.3% of homes in Cleveland are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 5.1% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 21 property management companies in Cleveland, OH: 15 with an office in the city and 6 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Cleveland was $1,359 a month in September 2026, +4.4% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in February, March and April. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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