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Rental Market Trends in Lakewood, OH

What is the average rent in Lakewood, OH?

$984/month

Average Rent

589 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Lakewood, OH is $984 per month. This is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Lakewood more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lakewood, you can expect to pay about $813 per month for a studio, $984 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,332 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,874 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$813/month
432 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$984/month
589 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,332/month
861 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,874/month
1,274 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,850/month
859 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,442/month
959 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,751/month
856 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lakewood, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $23 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lakewood, OH
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lakewood, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
9% Below $700/month
49% $700 - $1,000/month
37% $1,001 - $1,500/month
5% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lakewood, OH?

Because the average rent in Lakewood is $984, you’ll want to make about $3,280 per month or $39,360 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Lakewood, OH

576 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment communities in Lakewood we think you'll love

12000 Edgewater

12000 Edgewater

12000 Edgewater Dr,
Lakewood, OH 44107

$995 - $2,641

1-3 Beds

TERRA - Hilliard Bluffs

TERRA - Hilliard Bluffs

18545 Hilliard Blvd,
Rocky River, OH 44116

$1,995 - $3,315

1-2 Beds

Marine Towers West

Marine Towers West

12540 Edgewater Dr,
Lakewood, OH 44107

$1,130 - $2,090

Studio - 2 Beds

Shoreham Apartments

Shoreham Apartments

11800 Edgewater,
Lakewood, OH 44107

$999 - $3,400

Studio - 3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Lakewood, OH

Zaremba Management Company
Zaremba Management Company
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    Units

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Integrity Realty Group
Integrity Realty Group
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2 Communities in Lakewood
Burton Carol
Burton Carol
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2 Communities in Lakewood
Birgo
Birgo
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  • 1,452

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2 Communities in Lakewood
RHM Management
RHM Management
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    Units

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1 Community in Lakewood
Premier Real Estate Investments, LLC
Premier Real Estate Investments, LLC
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    Units

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1 Community in Lakewood
The Millennia Companies
The Millennia Companies
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1 Community in Lakewood
Showe Companies
Showe Companies
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    Units

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1 Community in Lakewood

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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