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Cleveland's nickname "The New American City" reflects both its recent renaissance and its commitment to improving this already great city. The second largest city in Ohio, Cleveland is a major manufacturing and commercial center in the state. Its downtown area has undergone extensive renovation in recent years, including new cultural, sports and entertainment attractions. This renovation and expansion has brought more housing opportunities to the area as well, which is welcome news for those looking for apartments for rent in the city.

Quality of Life
Cleveland's climate doesn't tend to create many extreme conditions, thanks to the moderating effects of Lake Erie. Winter temperatures dip down to an average low of 18 degrees in January, while July gets up to an average high of 82. Whether it's cold and snowy or warm and sunny, the city offers activities and pastimes to suit most every interest and get people out of their apartments to explore the city. Museum lovers will enjoy the Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Western Reserve Historical Society Museum, Crawford Auto and Aviation Museum and the very cool Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

Ready for more culture? Take in the world-acclaimed Cleveland Orchestra or the Playhouse Square Center with its four recently restored theaters. Kids will love the fascinating Health Museum of Cleveland, the Cleveland Children.s Museum and the Lakes Science Center, an interactive science museum. The locals here bask in the glory of the city's outstanding collection of parks, including the Edgewater Beach State Park along Lake Erie. There are woodland parks, walking trails, nature centers and picnic grounds aplenty. Sports fans have plenty of teams to root for, including MLB team Indians and NFL team Browns.

Where the Jobs Are
Historically, Cleveland has been a major manufacturing city. Changes in the economy in recent decades have shrunk manufacturing somewhat, although it still employs about one-fifth of the workforce. Other major industries include business services, high-tech companies and tourism. Major employers in Cleveland include TRW, the Eaton Corporation, Sherwin Williams, Parker Hannifin and American Greetings Company.

Cost of Living & Apartment Prices
The state of Ohio has a comfortable cost of living at about 5.5% below the national average. The city of Cleveland ranks even better, with an overall cost of living is 7% below the national average, which comes in handy when looking for affordable apartments for rent. In fact, apartment rentals here are among the most affordable in the state, with the rent for median apartments hitting $550 per month.

Neighborhoods to Explore
Greater Cleveland and its suburbs is divided into two sides: East and West, and you can find apartment rentals all over both areas. On the East Side, neighborhoods include University Circle, Little Italy, Garfield Heights and Coventry. On the West Side, you'll find the neighborhoods of Lakewood (a highly walkable community--perfect if you like having corner stores to walk to), Fairview Park, Rocky River (where you can find sophisticated high-rise apartments), North Olmsted and Parma.