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Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
Lakewood, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Lakewood rent stands today
Lakewood, OH rent slipped 5.5% year over year to a current median of $1,250/month. This is $131 less per month than last year. Rent also increased 7.9% month over month in August 2026, showing a recent upward move after the yearly decline.
Compared to national trends
Lakewood rent is 35.1% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median. This positions Lakewood as an accessible rental market for renters seeking value.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Lakewood are $799/month, 1-bedrooms $995/month, and 2-bedrooms $1,350/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,760/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,750/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom count in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment in Lakewood rose 5.3% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 5.5%. This indicates a distinct upward trend for 1-bedroom units compared to the overall market.
Median rent
Median rent in Lakewood
$1,250/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Lakewood is $1,250 per month as of August 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $675 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lakewood
103
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lakewood rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lakewood, OH
Average rent prices in Lakewood have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakewood run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $799 | 9% |  7% | |
1 bedroom | $995 | 3% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,760 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,750 | 6% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Lakewood | $1,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,150 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | 9% | No Change | |
Rooms | $788 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$799
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,760
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
14%
Lakewood
Average rent
$1,250
Apartments
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
9%
Rooms
Average rent
$788
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
35%lower than the national median
41%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lakewood, OH is 10% higher than the median rent in Bedford, OH.
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14%Discover rentals in Lakewood, OH
21h ago
12505 Edgewater Dr, Lakewood, OH 44107
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$495–$835
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lakewood
2109 Halstead Ave #3, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
21h ago
1336 Hird Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1–2 beds
1 bath
$645–$745
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 14
1d ago
12800 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lakewood
2066 Lakeland Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
3 beds
3 baths
$5,000
$4,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lakewood
17469 Norton Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
1626 Ridgewood Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,674–$2,132
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lakewood
11850 Edgewater Dr #904, Lakewood, OH 44107
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Condo for rent
Available Aug 20
1h ago
1385 Manor Park Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
12530 Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,375
Apartment for rent
3d ago
12231 Clifton Blvd, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
3d ago
12021 Edgewater Dr, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1285 Cranford Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
3d ago
13509 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2040 Robin St, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
13614 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$845
Apartment for rent
2d ago
12530 Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,375
Apartment for rent
3d ago
12943 Clifton Blvd, Lakewood, OH 44107
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1520 1520 - 1522 Alameda Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
3 beds
1 bath
$1,525
Apartment for rent
4d ago
12002 Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Price drop
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 $1,250 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lakewood?
Average rent prices in Lakewood have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Lakewood rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lakewood is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 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 $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lakewood?
May offers the best rental deals in Lakewood, with prices running about 22% lower than peak August rates. December also sees less competition among renters compared to the high-demand months of July and March.
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).