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Rental Market Trends in Shaker Heights, OH

What is the average rent in Shaker Heights, OH?

$1,217/month

Average Rent

720 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

Shaker Heights, OH Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Shaker Heights, OH is $1,217 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Shaker Heights more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Shaker Heights average $761 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Shaker Heights average $1,217 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Shaker Heights average $1,382 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Shaker Heights average $2,420 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$761/month
413 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,217/month
720 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,382/month
1,047 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,420/month
1,626 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,512/month
535 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,635/month
972 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,168/month
1,120 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,422/month
684 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,211/month
925 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Shaker Heights, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $19 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 June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Shaker Heights, OH
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Shaker Heights, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
39% $700 - $1,000/month
45% $1,001 - $1,500/month
8% $1,501 - $2,000/month
5% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Shaker Heights?

Based on current rent prices, Malvern-Mercer is the most affordable neighborhood in Shaker Heights.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Malvern-Mercer
$1,708/month
817 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Shaker Heights?

Based on current rent prices, Malvern-Mercer is the most expensive neighborhood in Shaker Heights.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Malvern-Mercer
$1,708/month
817 Sq Ft

Which Shaker Heights neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Shaker Heights with the most apartments available is Malvern-Mercer .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Malvern-Mercer
$1,708/month
817 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Shaker Heights is $1,217, you’ll want to make about $4,056 per month or $48,672 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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Shaker Heights, OH

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Apartment Averages

Malvern-Mercer

Shaker Heights, OH

Malvern-Mercer

Shaker Heights, OH

Studio
$1,562/month
$1,562/month
One Bedroom
$1,699/month
$1,699/month
Two Bedroom
$1,624/month
$1,624/month
Three Bedroom
$3,182/month
$3,182/month
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$1,310 - $3,506

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The Ascent

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$1,540 - $2,860

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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 June 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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