Last updated on July 8, 2026

Average rent in
Westlake, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Westlake

$1,317/mo

decreased by27%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westlake is $1,317 per month as of July 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $633 less per month.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westlake

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westlake rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Westlake, OH

Average rent prices in Westlake have increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 27% 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 Westlake, OH

Rent prices in Westlake vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Westlake is $1,233, whereas a house costs $2,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Westlake run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$950

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$1,060

11%

30%

2 bedroom

$1,400

6%

26%

3 bedroom

$1,949

1%

38%

4 bedroom

$2,749

8%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,060

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

30%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,949

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

38%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,749

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

25%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Westlake, 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 Westlake, OH compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Westlake and Amherst by all bedroom counts and property types.

Westlake

Median rent price$1,317
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,010
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Westlake, OH is 30% higher than the median rent in Amherst, OH.

Discover rentals in Westlake, OH

27635 Caroline Cir #610D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Westlake

3 beds

2 baths

$1,218

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 6

28310 Center Ridge Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Westlake

MULTI_FAMILY - Westlake, OH

28310 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH 44145

3 beds

2 baths

$2,100

Apartment for rent

2351 Columbia Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Westlake

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,899

House for rent

29396 Detroit Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Westlake

5 beds

2.5 baths

$3,300

House for rent

Available Apr 30

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Frequently asked questions for Westlake, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Westlake rental market.

How much is rent in Westlake?

The average rent in Westlake is $1,317 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Westlake?

Average rent prices in Westlake have increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 27% since last year.

How does Westlake rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westlake is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $633 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Westlake?

To comfortably afford rent in Westlake, you'd need to earn approximately $53,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Westlake?

In 2025, the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Westlake, OH is $1,598, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,789.

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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