Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Shaker Heights, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Shaker Heights, OH rent rose 25.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters are paying $538 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.0% month-over-month decline in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Shaker Heights sits 22.7% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, offering a moderately priced market for renters compared to larger metros.
Price ranges
In Shaker Heights, OH, studios rent for $750/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,350/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,300/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,275/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,099/month. The range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Shaker Heights
$1,500/mo
25%vs previous year
The average rent in Shaker Heights is $1,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $440 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Shaker Heights
94
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Shaker Heights rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Shaker Heights, OH
Average rent prices in Shaker Heights have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 25% 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
Shaker Heights, OH
Rent prices in Shaker Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shaker Heights is $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,397. 1-bedroom apartments in Shaker Heights run $1,520 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | No Change | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 |  6% | 53% | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 | 6% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $2,275 | No Change | 146% | |
4 bedroom | $2,099 | 9% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Shaker Heights | $1,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,400 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | 3% | 20% | |
Houses | $2,397 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
53%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
146%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,099
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
3%
Shaker Heights
Average rent
$1,500
Apartments
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
20%
Houses
Average rent
$2,397
Last 30 days
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Shaker 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 Shaker Heights, OH compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Shaker Heights and Bedford by all bedroom counts and property types.
Shaker Heights
23%lower than the national median
39%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Shaker Heights, OH is 28% higher than the median rent in Bedford, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,175
5%$1,260
6%$1,225
1%$850
1%$1,425
3%$1,197
8%$1,375
6%$1,475
15%$1,437
2%$1,700
9%$1,835
9%$1,275
4%Discover rentals in Shaker Heights, OH
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Shaker Heights
2762 E, 120 St #1, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 25
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Shaker Heights
2762 E, 120 St #2, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 25
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Shaker Heights
20835 Chagrin Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
$995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Shaker Heights
20835 Chagrin Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shaker Heights
2990 E Belvoir Oval, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shaker Heights
2924 Brighton Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Shaker Heights
18033 Chagrin Blvd #2, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Shaker Heights
17612 Winslow Rd #2, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Verified
20301 Shelburne Rd #9, Shaker Heights, OH 44118
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,700
Condo for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
Verified
20301 Shelburne Rd #8, Shaker Heights, OH 44118
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Condo for rent
Available Jul 10
1d ago
Verified
2590 N Moreland Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
1–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2566 Kemper Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
1–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,175
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
13654 Fairhill Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
20301 Shelburne Rd #9, Shaker Heights, OH 44118
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,700
Condo for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
Verified
20301 Shelburne Rd #8, Shaker Heights, OH 44118
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Condo for rent
Available Jul 10
1d ago
Verified
2566 Kemper Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
1–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3341 Warrensville Center Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3208 Warrensville Center Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
20301 Shelburne Rd #9, Shaker Heights, OH 44118
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,700
Condo for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
Verified
20301 Shelburne Rd #8, Shaker Heights, OH 44118
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Condo for rent
Available Jul 10
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Frequently asked questions for Shaker Heights, OH
Quick answers to common questions about the Shaker Heights rental market.
How much is rent in Shaker Heights?
The average rent in Shaker Heights is $1,500 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Shaker Heights?
Average rent prices in Shaker Heights have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.
How does Shaker Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Shaker Heights is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $440 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Shaker Heights?
To comfortably afford rent in Shaker Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Shaker Heights?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Shaker Heights average around $1,030/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,250/month.
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).