Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Average rent in
Lakewood, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lakewood, OH rent is essentially flat year over year at a current median of $1,275/month. Renters pay $29 less per month than last year, with a month-over-month decline of 2.1%.
Compared to national trends
Lakewood is 32.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The market has 102 total rentals, with a mix of apartments and houses available for renters.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $800/month, 1-bedrooms for $950/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,372/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,795/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,000/month. The 2-bedroom median of $1,372 represents typical pricing for many renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Lakewood
$1,275/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Lakewood is $1,275 per month as of October 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $625 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lakewood
102
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lakewood rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lakewood, OH
Average rent prices in Lakewood have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakewood run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,325.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $800 | 18% |  12% | |
1 bedroom | $950 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,372 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,795 | 5% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 15% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Lakewood | $1,275 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,795 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $850 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,372
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
1%
Lakewood
Average rent
$1,275
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$850
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
33%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lakewood, OH is 8% higher than the median rent in Bedford, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
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7%$1,200
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$1,100
16%$1,375
2%$1,450
2%$1,350
11%$1,425
5%$1,375
18%$1,697
7%$1,325
6%$1,939
10%Discover rentals in Lakewood, OH
4d ago
12505 Edgewater Dr, Lakewood, OH 44107
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$495–$835
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1336 Hird Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1–2 beds
1 bath
$645–$745
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lakewood
1415 Wyandotte Ave #306, Lakewood, OH 44107
2 beds
1 bath
$855
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1459 Ridgewood Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
2 beds
1 bath
$995
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lakewood
12520 Edgewater Dr #1506, Lakewood, OH 44107
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
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.Condo for rent
8h ago
Verified
1626 Ridgewood Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,657–$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lakewood
1372 Bonnieview Ave #DOWN, Lakewood, OH 44107
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Price dropped $300Fees 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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1412 Winchester Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
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.House for rent
Available Oct 19
20h ago
12530 Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,375
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
12065 Edgewater Dr, Lakewood, OH 44107
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,550
Price droppedFees 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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
13509 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$1,030
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1626 Ridgewood Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,657–$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
13509 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$1,030
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
54m ago
13614 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$845–$875
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1279 Idlewood Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
16414 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1–2 beds
1 bath
$925–$1,345
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.Apartment for rent
20h ago
12530 Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,375
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
12065 Edgewater Dr, Lakewood, OH 44107
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,550
Price droppedFees 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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
17105 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
2 beds
1 bath
$1,187
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.Apartment for rent
54m ago
13614 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1 bed
1 bath
$845–$875
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.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 $1,275 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lakewood?
Average rent prices in Lakewood have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Lakewood rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lakewood is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $625 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 $51,000/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).