Last updated on July 12, 2026

Average rent in
Garfield Heights, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Garfield Heights rent stands today

    Garfield Heights, OH rent rose 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,400/month matching the city's peak rent. Renters are paying $1 more per month on average than last year, with a 12.4% increase month over month.

  • Garfield Heights is 28.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, providing a more accessible rental market with 60 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $595/month, 1-bedrooms for $925/month, and 2-bedrooms for $998/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms run around $1,500/month and $1,525/month respectively. The 4+ bedroom segment has cooled by 15.0% year over year, diverging from the citywide trend.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Garfield Heights, OH, fell 15.0% year over year, an 18.7 percentage-point difference from the overall market. This decline contrasts with the city's overall rent increase and shows a distinct shift in larger unit demand.

Median rent

Median rent in Garfield Heights

$1,400/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Garfield Heights is $1,400 per month as of July 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Garfield Heights

60

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Garfield Heights rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 12% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,025, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Garfield Heights run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$595

31%

-

1 bedroom

$925

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$997

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,500

4%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,525

3%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$595

Last 30 days

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$997

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

3%

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$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Garfield Heights, OH is 17% higher than the median rent in Bedford, OH.

Discover rentals in Garfield Heights, OH

4657 Warner Rd #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Garfield Heights

APARTMENT - Other - Garfield Heights, OH

4657 Warner Rd #3, Garfield Heights, OH 44125

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

10012 Greenview Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

10012 Greenview Avenue

10012 Greenview Ave, Garfield Heights, OH 44125

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ 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

4772 E 90 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

4772 E 90

4772 E 90th St, Garfield Heights, OH 44125

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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 $1,400 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Garfield Heights?

Average rent prices in Garfield Heights have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $550 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 $56,000/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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