Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Westlake, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Westlake

$1,939/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westlake is $1,939 per month as of May 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $11 less per month.

$1.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westlake

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westlake rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Westlake, OH, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Westlake, OH

Average rent prices in Westlake have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $1,218, whereas a house costs $2,299. 1-bedroom apartments in Westlake run $1,145 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,218.

Listings

Studio

$950

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

$1,050

15%

34%

2 bedroom

$1,475

3%

15%

3 bedroom

$2,424

2%

18%

4 bedroom

$2,750

16%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

34%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,424

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

18%

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$1,939
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,140
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Westlake, OH is 70% higher than the median rent in Amherst, OH.

Discover rentals in Westlake, OH

27373 Westown Blvd #1310 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Westlake

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

House for rent

Available May 15

1660 Cedarwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Westlake

2 beds

1 bath

$1,475

$1,375

Price drop

Condo for rent

2557 Jackie Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Westlake

CONDOS - Westlake, OH

2557 Jackie Ln, Westlake, OH 44145

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

Condo for rent

3287 Bay Landing Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Westlake

CONDOS - Westlake, OH

3287 Bay Landing Dr, Westlake, OH 44145

3 beds

3 baths

$1,800

House for rent

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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 $1,939 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Westlake?

Average rent prices in Westlake have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Westlake rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westlake is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $11 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 $78,000/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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