County

Average Rent in Cleveland County

Cleveland is a county in North Carolina. It ranks #76 out of 93 for places to rent. Cleveland County is in
the congressional districts of
District 05, District 10, District 14 and 5 metropolitan areas. Dwellsy has rental data for Cleveland County includes 6 cities and 8 zip codes with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Cleveland County is $1,243 which represents an increase of 3.06% over the same period.

The most expensive city in Cleveland County to rent places is Kings Mountain, NC with an average rent of $1,462. The least expensive city in Cleveland County to rent places is Mooresboro, NC with an average rent of $1,145.

The most expensive zip code in Cleveland County to rent places is 28168 with an average rent of $1,647. The least expensive zip code in Cleveland County to rent places is 28114 with an average rent of $1,145.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in county Cleveland currently stands at $1,243.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Shelby, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,206. This represents a difference of -3% when compared to Cleveland.
Meanwhile, in the average state of North Carolina, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,678, showing a more expensive of +35% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,847. This constitutes a more expensive by +49% when compared to the rent in Cleveland.
$1,243
Cleveland
VS
$1,206
-3%
Shelby, city
$1,678
+35%
NC, state
$1,847
+49%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated April 26 2026

Cities in Cleveland County

Zip Codes in Cleveland County

28168$1,647
28086$1,462
28021$1,286
28073$1,250
28152$1,230
28090$1,200
28150$1,182
28114$1,145