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Brookpark

Pop. 18,284·51st most expensive in Ohio·Rental market data updated monthly for Brookpark, OH
Median rent (all units)
$1,600/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+13.0%
vs US Median
-$365
Rising (Monthly)
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Brookpark · $1,600
More affordable than 69% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,600/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$64,000/yr
Local median income
$71,332/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Brookpark's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$930
1 BR
$1,050
2 BR
$1,280
3 BR
$1,650
4 BR+
$1,770
Research median
$1,280/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$19,200/yr
At $1,600/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +13.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Brookpark, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 16% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,284
Median income
$71,332
Median age
44.7
Renters
17.4%
Age distribution
18.8%
19.6%
23.8%
16.5%
21.3%
Under 1818.8%
18–3419.6%
35–5423.8%
55–6416.5%
65+21.3%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
84.2%
White84.2%
Black5.8%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian1.3%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
40.9%
33.3%
16%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma40.9%
Some college33.3%
Bachelor's+16%
Housing tenure
82.6%
17.4%
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Brookpark, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,912 → $71,332
up 19.1%
Population
18,592 → 18,284
down 1.7%
Renter share
20.5% → 17.4%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
15.1% → 16%
+0.9 pts
Median age
42 → 44.7
+2.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $71,332 today, compared with $59,912 five years earlier. Census counts show Brookpark, OH losing about 308 residents over the five-year window, down 1.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 20.5% to 17.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Brookpark rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Brookpark. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Brookpark, OH

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Brookpark is $1,600/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $930/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,280/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,050/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,650/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($71,332/yr), Brookpark ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Brookpark an affordable city for renters?

Brookpark is considered affordable for renters. At $1,600/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($71,332/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Brookpark falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Brookpark?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,600/mo in Brookpark. The local median household income is $71,332/yr, meaning the typical Brookpark household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Brookpark?

Rent in Brookpark has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 2026.

How does Brookpark rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Brookpark is middle-of-the-pack for Ohio for rent, ranking #51 out of 125 tracked cities at $1,600/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Brookpark?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Brookpark ($1,600/mo): Fairview Park ($1,195/mo), Parma Heights ($1,276/mo), Lakewood ($1,466/mo).

What percentage of Brookpark residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.4% of Brookpark households are renters, while 82.6% are owner-occupied. Brookpark leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Brookpark rent compare to the national average?

Brookpark's median rent of $1,600/mo is $365 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #51 out of 125 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,600/mo, rent takes ~27% of Brookpark's median household income ($71,332/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Brookpark 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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