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Bedford Heights

Pop. 10,847·114th most expensive in Ohio·Bedford Heights rents are up 15.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,086/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
-$879
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Bedford Heights · $1,086
More affordable than 96% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,086/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$43,000/yr
Local median income
$50,269/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bedford Heights's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$781
1 BR
$853
2 BR
$1,129
3 BR
$1,211
4 BR+
$1,262
Research median
$1,129/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,032/yr
At $1,086/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.9% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bedford Heights, OH is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,847
Median income
$50,269
Median age
41.1
Renters
55.6%
Age distribution
20%
25.1%
21.6%
13.9%
19.4%
Under 1820%
18–3425.1%
35–5421.6%
55–6413.9%
65+19.4%
Gender
45.4%
54.6%
Male45.4%
Female54.6%
Race & ethnicity
13.2%
74.3%
White13.2%
Black74.3%
Hispanic5.8%
Other6.8%
Education (25+)
32.7%
40.6%
21.7%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma32.7%
Some college40.6%
Bachelor's+21.7%
Housing tenure
44.4%
55.6%
Owner44.4%
Renter55.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Bedford Heights, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,478 → $50,269
up 10.5%
Population
10,942 → 10,847
down 0.9%
Renter share
57.2% → 55.6%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
17.2% → 21.7%
+4.5 pts
Median age
45.5 → 41.1
-4.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $50,269 today, compared with $45,478 five years earlier. The renter share has eased from 57.2% to 55.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 17.2% to 21.7% across the same window.

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By apartment size

Bedford Heights rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Bedford Heights, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bedford Heights is $1,086/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $781/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,129/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $853/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,211/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($50,269/yr), Bedford Heights ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bedford Heights an affordable city for renters?

Bedford Heights is considered affordable for renters. At $1,086/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($50,269/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bedford Heights falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bedford Heights?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,086/mo in Bedford Heights. The local median household income is $50,269/yr, meaning the typical Bedford Heights household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bedford Heights?

Rent in Bedford Heights has increased 15.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Bedford Heights rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Bedford Heights is one of the more affordable cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #114 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,086/mo.

What percentage of Bedford Heights residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.6% of Bedford Heights households are renters, while 44.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Bedford Heights has a strong rental market.

How does Bedford Heights rent compare to the national average?

Bedford Heights's median rent of $1,086/mo is $879 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #114 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,086/mo, rent takes ~26% of Bedford Heights's median household income ($50,269/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bedford Heights 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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