Lakewood, OH Rent History

126 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,422
1-year change
+4.9%
$66/mo
5-year change
+30.1%
$329/mo
10-year change
+73.2%
$601/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Lakewood

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$768/mo—0.0%
2017$809/mo+5.3%+5.3%
2018$892/mo+10.3%+16.1%
2019$940/mo+5.4%+22.4%
2020$975/mo+3.7%+27.0%
2021$1,061/mo+8.8%+38.2%
2022$1,156/mo+9.0%+50.5%
2023$1,225/mo+6.0%+59.5%
2024$1,284/mo+4.8%+67.2%
2025$1,338/mo+4.2%+74.2%
2026$1,397/mo+4.4%+81.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Lakewood changed since 2016?

Median rent in Lakewood, OH was $768 in 2016-04 and is $1,422 as of 2026-09 — a change of $654 per month over 10 years.

How much has Lakewood rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Lakewood, OH has changed +30.1% ($329 per month). The current median is $1,422.

What has rent in Lakewood done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Lakewood, OH has changed +73.2% ($601 per month). It is now $1,422.

Is rent in Lakewood going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Lakewood, OH has increased +4.9% ($66/mo). Current median: $1,422.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.