What is the average apartment size in Riverside, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH?

The average size for a Riverside, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH apartment is 754 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Riverside?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Riverside is $1,331 per month, a 6.97% increase from last years average of $1,244.

What is the average apartment size in Riverside?

The typical apartment in Riverside offers about 754 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Riverside, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Riverside?

The typical rent budget in Riverside ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 61% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Riverside?

In Riverside, 35% of households rent while 65% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 25, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Riverside is $1,331, a 6.97% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,244.

One-bedroom apartments provide 584 square feet for $1,229, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,371 offer 814 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Riverside, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH

Last updated: February 25, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,331	754 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,229	584 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,371	814 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Riverside, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH rent trends

Rental prices in Riverside, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH have increased by 6.97% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,244 to $1,331.

What's the typical rent budget in Riverside, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH?

The largest share of rentals in Riverside, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH (61%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Riverside, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH?

2,390 or 35% of the households in Riverside, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH are renter-occupied while 4,346 or 65% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Riverside?

Old Brooklyn $903/month

Edgewater $960/month

West Park - Kamm's Corners $961/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,575/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Riverside?

Tremont $2,056/month

Ohio City $2,057/month

University $2,062/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Cleveland, OH By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
University	$2,062
Ohio City	$2,057
Tremont	$2,056
Detroit-Shoreway	$1,979
Downtown Cleveland	$1,756
Goodrich-Kirkland Park	$1,718
Fairfax	$1,602
Hough	$1,454
Riverside	$1,331
Buckeye-Shaker	$1,165
Central Cleveland	$1,155
Euclid-Green	$1,124
Cudell	$1,055
North Collinwood	$1,021
West Park - Kamm's Corners	$961
Edgewater	$960
Old Brooklyn	$903

Cleveland | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Riverside is 14% higher than in Buckeye-Shaker

$1,331

Riverside rent is the same as Cleveland average

Average Rent $1,331

$1,165

Buckeye-Shaker rent is 12% lower than Cleveland average

Average Rent $1,165

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Riverside apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.