Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 14, 2026
Average rent in
Lakewood, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on July 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lakewood, OH rent slipped 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,197/month. Renters today are paying $104 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Lakewood sits 38.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller market with 91 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Lakewood run around $795/month, 1-bedrooms around $945/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,375/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,922/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,995/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Lakewood
$1,197/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Lakewood is $1,197 per month as of July 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $753 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lakewood
91
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lakewood rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lakewood, OH
Average rent prices in Lakewood 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
Lakewood, OH
Rent prices in Lakewood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lakewood is $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakewood run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $795 | 1% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $945 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,375 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,922 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,995 | 40% | 21% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Lakewood | $1,197 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,050 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,350 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,495 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$945
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,922
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
40%
Last year
21%
Lakewood
Average rent
$1,197
Apartments
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, OH compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lakewood and Bedford by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lakewood
39%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lakewood, OH is equal to the median rent in Bedford, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
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10%$1,500
5%$1,672
13%$1,272
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32%Discover rentals in Lakewood, OH
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lakewood
2109 Halstead Ave #3, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lakewood
2109 Halstead Ave #1, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$670
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lakewood
2109 Halstead Ave #6, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$680
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1459 Ridgewood Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lakewood
12500 Edgewater Dr #1206, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lakewood
2100 Wascana Ave #UP, Lakewood, OH 44107
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available May 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lakewood
12700 Lake Ave #608, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
1437 Maile Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
15h ago
12231 Clifton Blvd, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
19h ago
12021 Edgewater Dr, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Condo for rent
Available Jul 15
53m ago
13509 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Condo for rent
Available Jul 15
53m ago
13509 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
16414 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1–2 beds
1 bath
$925–$1,345
Apartment for rent
3d ago
13614 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$845–$875
Apartment for rent
21h ago
12943 Clifton Blvd, Lakewood, OH 44107
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
12530 Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,375
Apartment for rent
2d ago
17920 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
3d ago
13614 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$845–$875
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lakewood, OH
Quick answers to common questions about the Lakewood rental market.
How much is rent in Lakewood?
The average rent in Lakewood is $1,197 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lakewood?
Average rent prices in Lakewood have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Lakewood rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lakewood is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $753 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lakewood?
To comfortably afford rent in Lakewood, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lakewood?
Lakewood's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $900 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 monthly. One-bedroom rents dropped 1.4% from the previous year, whereas two-bedroom prices rose 3.0% year over year.
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).