Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Garfield Heights, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Garfield Heights rent stands today

    Garfield Heights, OH rent rose 6.4% year over year to a current median of $1,375/month. Although the year-over-year dollar change is negligible, rents have increased steadily, with month-over-month rent rising 7.6%.

  • Garfield Heights sits 27.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite a smaller inventory of 90 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Garfield Heights rent for $825/month, 1-bedrooms for $900/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,050/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rise to $1,450 and $1,495/month respectively. The 2-bedroom median is $1,050/month, representing a key rent tier for many renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Garfield Heights

$1,375/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Garfield Heights is $1,375 per month as of October 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Garfield Heights

90

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Garfield Heights rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 increased by 8% 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 $1,025, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Garfield Heights run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$825

31%

No Change

1 bedroom

$900

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,050

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,450

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,495

7%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

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$1,375
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,185
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Garfield Heights, OH is 16% 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

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
8505 Garfield - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

8505 Garfield

8505 Garfield Blvd, Garfield Heights, OH 44125

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Creekside Apartments

5273 E 126th St, Garfield Heights, OH 44125

1–2 beds

1 bath

$925–$1,050

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
4772 E 90 - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.4

Very good

4772 E 90

4772 E 90th St, Garfield Heights, OH 44125

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,375 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Garfield Heights?

Average rent prices in Garfield Heights have increased by 8% 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 $525 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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