Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Lakewood, Lakewood, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Lakewood

$1,250/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lakewood is $1,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lakewood

108

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lakewood rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lakewood, Lakewood, OH

Average rent prices in Lakewood have decreased by 3% 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, 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 $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakewood run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.

Listings

Studio

$770

17%

2%

1 bedroom

$995

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,375

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,795

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,150

12%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$770

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lakewood, 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, Lakewood, OH compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Lakewood and Buckeye Shaker by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lakewood

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lakewood, Lakewood, OH is 14% higher than the median rent in Buckeye Shaker, Cleveland, OH.

Discover rentals in Lakewood, Lakewood, OH

The Edgewater - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

The Edgewater

12505 Edgewater Dr, Lakewood, OH 44107

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$495–$835

Apartment for rent

2109 Halstead Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lakewood

ResidentialLease, Lakewood, OH

2109 Halstead Ave #3, Lakewood, OH 44107

1 bed

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

Lakewood Club Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.2

Very good

Lakewood Club Apartments

1336 Hird Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

1–2 beds

1 bath

$645–$745

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 14

1415 Wyandotte Ave #306 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Lakewood

1415 Wyandotte Ave #306, Lakewood, OH 44107

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Lakewood, 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 September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lakewood?

Average rent prices in Lakewood have decreased by 3% 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 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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.

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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