Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Shaker Heights, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Shaker Heights, OH rent slipped 15.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,375/month. Renters today are paying $250 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Shaker Heights is 27.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in the Ohio region. The city has 80 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Shaker Heights are $600/month, 1-bedrooms $1,250/month, 2-bedrooms $1,275/month, 3-bedrooms $2,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms $1,750/month. The bedroom tiers show a wide range reflecting diverse renter needs.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 3-bedroom segment in Shaker Heights rose 11.4% year over year, diverging 26.8 percentage points from the citywide decline. This contrasts with the overall market where rents slipped 15.4%.
Median rent
Median rent in Shaker Heights
$1,375/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Shaker Heights is $1,375 per month as of October 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Shaker Heights
80
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 $1,302, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Shaker Heights run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $600 | No Change | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | No Change | 31% | |
2 bedroom | $1,275 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change |  11% | |
4 bedroom | $1,750 | 6% | 24% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Shaker Heights | $1,375 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,302 | 2% | 19% | |
Condos | $1,700 | No Change | 3% | |
Houses | $2,295 | No Change | 9% |
Studio
Average rent
$600
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last year
31%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
24%
Shaker Heights
Average rent
$1,375
Apartments
Average rent
$1,302
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
19%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
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
28%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Shaker Heights, OH is 16% higher than the median rent in Bedford, OH.
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11%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
$775
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 Jun 25
5d+ ago
2501 Kemper Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$899–$1,075
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
13700 Fairhill Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$899–$1,075
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
2525 Kemper Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$899–$1,075
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
House for rent in Shaker Heights
18420 Shelburne Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44118
5 beds
3.5 baths
$7,900
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
3d ago
House for rent in Shaker Heights
22133 S Woodland Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
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
5d+ ago
Verified
22133 S Woodland Rd #NA, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Shaker Heights
18033 Chagrin Blvd #2, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
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
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Verified
22133 S Woodland Rd #NA, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
20301 Shelburne Rd #9, Shaker Heights, OH 44118
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,700
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.Condo for rent
Available Jul 10
22h ago
Verified
2590 N Moreland Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,200
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
1d ago
Verified
2566 Kemper Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$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
5d+ ago
Verified
20301 Shelburne Rd #9, Shaker Heights, OH 44118
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,700
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.Condo for rent
Available Jul 10
1d ago
Verified
2572 2572 - 2576 Kemper Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
3 beds
1 bath
$1,275
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
1d ago
Verified
2566 Kemper Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$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
Verified
2550 Kemper Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
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
3341 Warrensville Center Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
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
3208 Warrensville Center Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
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
22h ago
Verified
2590 N Moreland Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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
Verified
2550 Kemper Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
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
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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 $1,375 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Shaker Heights?
Average rent prices in Shaker Heights have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.
How does Shaker Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Shaker Heights is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 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 $55,000/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?
May offers the lowest rents in Shaker Heights with an 18% difference from peak February prices, while November and December are the least competitive months for apartment hunting.
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).