Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Shaker Heights, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Shaker Heights, OH rent slipped 9.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,450/month. Renters today are paying $114 less per month on average than last year, though month-to-month rent increased by 2.0%.
Compared to national trends
Shaker Heights is 25.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a smaller market of 78 total rentals and moderate pricing relative to larger metros. This positioning offers value for renters seeking affordability.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $595/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,325/month, and 2-bedrooms about $1,300/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,750/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month. The inventory is mostly 1- and 2-bedroom units, which shape the market's affordability.
Median rent
Median rent in Shaker Heights
$1,450/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Shaker Heights is $1,450 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Shaker Heights
78
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,437. 1-bedroom apartments in Shaker Heights run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $595 | 1% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,325 |  8% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 | 4% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | 9% | 31% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 8% | 35% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Shaker Heights | $1,450 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,400 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,437 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
31%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
35%
Shaker Heights
Average rent
$1,450
Apartments
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,437
Last 30 days
13%
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
26%lower than the national median
39%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Shaker Heights, OH is 21% higher than the median rent in Bedford, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
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12%$1,550
10%$1,672
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19%$1,247
16%Discover rentals in Shaker Heights, OH
1d ago
2515 Kemper Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$675–$1,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
13700 Fairhill Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$675–$1,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2525 Kemper Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2590 N Moreland Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shaker Heights
20945 Halworth Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,900
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
Apartment for rent in Shaker Heights
3540 Normandy Rd #1, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 4
5d+ ago
Verified
20301 Shelburne Rd #8, Shaker Heights, OH 44118
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Condo for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Verified
20301 Shelburne Rd #9, Shaker Heights, OH 44118
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,850
Condo for rent
Available May 15
2d ago
Verified
2566 Kemper Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2590 N Moreland Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
17075 Chagrin Boulevard, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,745
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
20301 Shelburne Rd #8, Shaker Heights, OH 44118
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Condo for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Verified
20301 Shelburne Rd #9, Shaker Heights, OH 44118
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,850
Condo for rent
Available May 15
2d ago
Verified
2566 Kemper Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,175
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3341 Warrensville Center Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3208 Warrensville Center Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2590 N Moreland Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2550 Kemper Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
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 $1,450 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Shaker Heights?
Average rent prices in Shaker Heights have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Shaker Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Shaker Heights is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $58,000/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?
In Shaker Heights, one-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,000 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,300 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of the rental market at 41% of available inventory, followed by one-bedroom units at 31%.
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).