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I analyzed Cleveland’s 2026 rental market using 4 core metrics: cap rate, affordability, investor score, and local crime risk.

Here’s what stood out:

• Median home price: $144,900
• Cap rate: 4.1%
• Investor score: 61/100
• Crime rate: 7.5 per 1,000 residents
• Population: 383,331

My takeaway: Cleveland is still one of the more affordable Midwest rental markets, which makes entry easier for investors. The cash flow potential is decent, but not extraordinary unless you buy in the right neighbuorhoods.

The biggest variable here isn’t price, it’s location selection. Some areas cash flow really well, while others carry higher vacancy and crime risk.

If you were buying a rental in Cleveland today, which neighbourhoods would you actually consider?