Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Garfield Heights, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Garfield Heights, OH rent slipped 3.6% year over year to a current median of $1,350/month. Month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged, reflecting stability after the yearly decline.

  • Garfield Heights rent is 30.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. This places the city in a lower-cost tier relative to the national rental market.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Garfield Heights rent for $645/month, 1-bedrooms for $869/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,095/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,650/month. These figures show the range renters can expect by bedroom count.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 2-bedroom segment in Garfield Heights increased 10.1% year over year, diverging from the overall citywide decline. This rise marks a specific area of strength within the broader market downturn.

Median rent

Median rent in Garfield Heights

$1,350/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Garfield Heights is $1,350 per month as of May 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Garfield Heights

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Garfield Heights run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.

Listings

Studio

$645

31%

18%

1 bedroom

$869

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,095

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$1,650

2%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$645

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$869

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

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$1,350
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Garfield Heights, OH is 4% higher than the median rent in Bedford, OH.

Discover rentals in Garfield Heights, OH

10012 Greenview Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.6

Very good

10012 Greenview Avenue

10012 Greenview Ave, Garfield Heights, OH 44125

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

4913 E 85 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

4913 E 85

4913 E 85th St, Garfield Heights, OH 44125

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

10106 Greenview Ave #2UP - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Garfield Heights

10106 Greenview Ave #2UP, Garfield Heights, OH 44125

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

10106 Greenview Ave #UP - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Garfield Heights

10106 Greenview Ave #UP, Garfield Heights, OH 44125

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Available May 20

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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 $1,350 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Garfield Heights?

Average rent prices in Garfield Heights have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Garfield Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Garfield Heights is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $54,000/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?

Garfield Heights, Ohio rental prices in 2025 show 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $850 per month, while 2-bedroom units cost around $1,000 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions with 2-bedroom apartments representing 35% of available inventory compared to just 7% for 1-bedroom units.

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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