Average Rent in Lakewood, OH
6 apartment buildings, 63 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$995/mo
The Brick Lofts at Historic West Tech High
Properties
6
tracked daily
Units
63
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Lakewood, OH.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Lakewood, OH Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Brick Lofts at Historic West Tech High
2201 W 93rd St, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA
Church + State Apartments
1436 Church and State Way, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
Linden House Apartments
3303 Linden Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116, USA
Station 73 at Battery Park
1235 W 73rd St, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA
The Edison at Gordon Square
6060 Father Caruso Dr, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA
Breakwater Lofts
1270 W 58th St, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Brick Lofts at Historic West Tech High 2201 W 93rd St, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA | $995 | $1,243 | $1.40/ft² | 3.5 (175) | 9 |
| 2 | Church + State Apartments 1436 Church and State Way, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA | $1,299 | $2,331 | $2.11/ft² | 4.8 (177) | 22 |
| 3 | Linden House Apartments 3303 Linden Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116, USA | $1,389 | $1,593 | $1.93/ft² | 4.7 (23) | 6 |
| 4 | Station 73 at Battery Park 1235 W 73rd St, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA | $1,415 | $2,362 | $2.42/ft² | 4 (114) | 12 |
| 5 | The Edison at Gordon Square 6060 Father Caruso Dr, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA | $1,458 | $2,143 | $2.10/ft² | 3.7 (155) | 13 |
| 6 | Breakwater Lofts 1270 W 58th St, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA | $1,499 | $1,499 | $2.70/ft² | 5 (1) | 1 |
Rent & Price History by Building
The Brick Lofts at Historic West Tech High
3.5 (175)2201 W 93rd St, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA
Church + State Apartments
4.8 (177)1436 Church and State Way, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
Linden House Apartments
4.7 (23)3303 Linden Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116, USA
Station 73 at Battery Park
4 (114)1235 W 73rd St, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA
The Edison at Gordon Square
3.7 (155)6060 Father Caruso Dr, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA
Breakwater Lofts
5 (1)1270 W 58th St, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA
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Lakewood, OH neighborhoods
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Lakewood, OH Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Lakewood, OH is $2,059 per month, based on 63 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $995 at The Brick Lofts at Historic West Tech High to $3,605 at Church + State Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,475/mo | $1,299/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $1,607/mo | $995/mo | 27 |
| 2 Bed | $2,369/mo | $1,354/mo | 28 |
| 3 Bed | $3,117/mo | $1,533/mo | 5 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Lakewood, OH, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Lakewood, OH averages $1,607/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,369/mo. At the local median household income of $65,925, that works out to 37% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Lakewood, OH at $1,013/mo. The current tracked market average runs 103% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Lakewood, OH while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lakewood, OH?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$82,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,059/mo.
Comfortable income
$99,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($995/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Lakewood, OH is $65,925 , about 33% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Lakewood, OH
Overall prices in Lakewood, OH runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 92.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Lakewood, OH's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,059 |
| Utilities | $336 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $802 |
| Healthcare | $391 |
| Other goods and services | $626 |
| Estimated total | $4,723/mo |
Population
50,229
Median household income
$65,925
Census median rent
$1,013/mo
Census rent burden
25.0%
Median age
34.7
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Ohio
How Lakewood, OH rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Lakewood, OH | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $1,640 | -20% | -3.6% | 26 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $1,994 | -3% | +0.2% | 20 |
| Cleveland, OH | $1,677 | -19% | -2.6% | 11 |
| Dayton, OH | $1,677 | -19% | +11.5% | 8 |
| Parma, OH | $1,369 | -34% | -1.3% | 7 |
| Springfield, OH | $1,267 | -38% | +8.6% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lakewood, OH?
The average rent in Lakewood, OH is $2,059 per month, based on 63 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Lakewood, OH?
The median asking rent in Lakewood, OH is $1,895 per month, computed from 63 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,059/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Lakewood, OH?
The lowest available rent in Lakewood, OH starts at $995 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lakewood, OH?
1-bedroom apartments in Lakewood, OH average $1,607/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $995/mo across 27 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lakewood, OH?
2-bedroom apartments in Lakewood, OH average $2,369/mo. Units start from $1,354/mo across 28 units currently listed.
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