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Garfield Heights

Pop. 29,269·72nd most expensive in Ohio·Rental market data updated monthly for Garfield Heights, OH
Median rent (all units)
$1,425/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
-$537
Stable (Monthly)
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Garfield Heights · $1,425
More affordable than 80% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
57/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are 4% below what Garfield Heights's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,425/mo
Expected by trend
$1,478/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Garfield Heights's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$1,840
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,330/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,425 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$17,100/yr
At $1,425/mo median
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Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Garfield Heights, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,269
Median income
$54,593
Median age
38.1
Renters
41.5%
Age distribution
22.5%
24.8%
20.8%
15.8%
16.1%
Under 1822.5%
18–3424.8%
35–5420.8%
55–6415.8%
65+16.1%
Gender
43.8%
56.2%
Male43.8%
Female56.2%
Race & ethnicity
30%
57.7%
White30%
Black57.7%
Hispanic6.8%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
39.2%
35.9%
14.6%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma39.2%
Some college35.9%
Bachelor's+14.6%
Housing tenure
58.5%
41.5%
Owner58.5%
Renter41.5%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Garfield Heights, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,027 → $1,425
up 38.8%
Income
$45,189 → $54,593
up 20.8%
Population
29,585 → 29,269
down 1.1%
Renter share
42.8% → 41.5%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
16.2% → 14.6%
-1.6 pts
Median age
39.4 → 38.1
-1.3 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Garfield Heights, OH has shifted from $1,027 to $1,425, up 38.8% since 2023. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $45,189 in 2021 to $54,593 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Garfield Heights, OH losing about 316 residents over the five-year window, down 1.1% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Garfield Heights, OH market of 2023.

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Garfield Heights rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Garfield Heights, OH

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Garfield Heights is $1,425/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $970/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,330/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,100/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,710/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($54,593/yr), Garfield Heights ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Garfield Heights an affordable city for renters?

Garfield Heights is considered moderate for renters. At $1,425/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($54,593/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Garfield Heights slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,425/mo in Garfield Heights. The local median household income is $54,593/yr, meaning the typical Garfield Heights household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Garfield Heights?

Rent in Garfield Heights has increased 2.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Garfield Heights is middle-of-the-pack for Ohio for rent, ranking #72 out of 124 tracked cities at $1,425/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Garfield Heights?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Garfield Heights ($1,425/mo): Bedford Heights ($1,065/mo), Bedford ($1,173/mo), Warrensville Heights ($1,360/mo).

What percentage of Garfield Heights residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.5% of Garfield Heights households are renters, while 58.5% are owner-occupied. Garfield Heights leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Garfield Heights rent compare to the national average?

Garfield Heights's median rent of $1,425/mo is $537 (27%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #72 out of 124 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,425/mo, rent takes ~31% of Garfield Heights's median household income ($54,593/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Garfield Heights 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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