Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Garfield Heights, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Garfield Heights rent stands today

    Garfield Heights, OH rent rose 6.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,380/month. The current median is just 1.4% below the recent peak of $1,400/month in July 2026, showing a slight pullback from the peak.

  • Garfield Heights is 28.3% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters compared to many other metros.

  • Price ranges

    One-bedroom units in Garfield Heights rent for about $900/month, two-bedrooms around $1,025/month, three-bedrooms at $1,450/month, and four-plus bedrooms at $1,500/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available for most renters in the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Garfield Heights

$1,380/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Garfield Heights is $1,380 per month as of August 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $545 less per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Garfield Heights

66

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Garfield Heights rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Garfield Heights, OH

Average rent prices in Garfield Heights have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Garfield Heights, OH

Rent prices in Garfield Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Garfield Heights is $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Garfield Heights run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

1 bedroom

$900

4%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,025

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,450

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,500

1%

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Garfield Heights, OH, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Garfield Heights, OH compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Garfield Heights and Bedford by all bedroom counts and property types.

Garfield Heights

Median rent price$1,380
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,138
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Garfield Heights, OH is 21% higher than the median rent in Bedford, OH.

Discover rentals in Garfield Heights, OH

8909 Garfield Blvd #EAST1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Garfield Heights

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 15

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Creekside Apartments

5273 E 126th St, Garfield Heights, OH 44125

1–2 beds

1 bath

$925–$1,050

Apartment for rent

4930 E 108 ST GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH. 44125 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

4930 E 108 ST GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH. 44125

4930 E 108th St, Garfield Heights, OH 44125

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

13302 Cranwood DR - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

13302 Cranwood DR

13302 Cranwood Dr, Garfield Heights, OH 44105

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Garfield Heights, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Garfield Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Garfield Heights?

The average rent in Garfield Heights is $1,380 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Garfield Heights?

Average rent prices in Garfield Heights have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Garfield Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Garfield Heights is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $545 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Garfield Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Garfield Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Garfield Heights?

January offers the lowest rents in Garfield Heights with approximately 10% savings compared to April's peak prices. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, while March sees the highest competition.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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