Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Shaker Heights, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Shaker Heights, OH rent slipped 6.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,398/month. Renters today are paying $328 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Shaker Heights sits 26.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the Ohio area with 84 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $650/month, 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms both sit around $1,250/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rise to $2,150/month and $2,295/month respectively. These figures reflect the range across bedroom tiers in Shaker Heights.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment climbed 14.8% year over year, and 3-bedroom rents rose 3.6%, diverging from the overall citywide decline. This shows that larger units in Shaker Heights are experiencing a different trend than the general market.
Median rent
Median rent in Shaker Heights
$1,397/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Shaker Heights is $1,397 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $502 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Shaker Heights
84
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 7% 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 $1,337, whereas a house costs $2,235. 1-bedroom apartments in Shaker Heights run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $650 | 6% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 |  7% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | No Change | 21% | |
3 bedroom | $2,150 | 10% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,295 | 6% | 20% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Shaker Heights | $1,397 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,337 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,322 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,235 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
21%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
20%
Shaker Heights
Average rent
$1,397
Apartments
Average rent
$1,337
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,322
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,235
Last 30 days
1%
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
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Shaker Heights, OH is 17% higher than the median rent in Bedford, OH.
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30%Discover rentals in Shaker Heights, OH
1d ago
3372 Sutton Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Shaker Heights
2762 E, 120 St #1, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
2 beds
1 bath
$800
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
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 25
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Shaker Heights
15725 Van Aken Blvd #M108, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
2 beds
1.5 baths
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 9
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
4d ago
Verified
3703 Avalon Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$2,581
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
4d ago
Verified
2590 N Moreland Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2566 Kemper Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,175
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3703 Avalon Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$2,581
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2572 2572 - 2576 Kemper Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
3 beds
1 bath
$1,275
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
1d ago
Verified
2566 Kemper Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2550 Kemper Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3341 Warrensville Center Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3208 Warrensville Center Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2590 N Moreland Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2566 Kemper Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
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 $1,397 per month as of September 12, 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 7% 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 $502 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 $56,000/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).