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Rental Market Trends in Rocky River, OH

What is the average rent in Rocky River, OH?

$1,478/month

Average Rent

731 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Rocky River, OH is $1,478 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Rocky River rent prices are 10% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Rocky River, you can expect to pay about $1,305 per month for a studio, $1,478 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,737 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,712 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,305/month
493 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,478/month
731 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,737/month
1,038 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,712/month
1,894 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,436/month
232 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Rocky River, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $20 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Rocky River, OH
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Rocky River, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
13% Below $700/month
13% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
27% $1,501 - $2,000/month
13% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rocky River?

Based on current rent prices, Beachcliff II is the most affordable neighborhood in Rocky River.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Beachcliff II
$1,029/month
612 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rocky River?

Based on current rent prices, Beachcliff II is the most expensive neighborhood in Rocky River.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Beachcliff II
$1,029/month
612 Sq Ft

Which Rocky River neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Rocky River with the most apartments available is Beachcliff II .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Beachcliff II
$1,029/month
612 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Rocky River is $1,478, you’ll want to make about $4,926 per month or $59,112 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.

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Rocky River, OH

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How does Rocky River, OH compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Beachcliff II

Rocky River, OH

Beachcliff II

Rocky River, OH

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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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