Lakewood, OH Rent History

124 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,457
1-year change
+9.5%
$127/mo
5-year change
+33.9%
$369/mo
10-year change
+82.8%
$660/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Lakewood

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$771/mo0.0%
2017$814/mo+5.6%+5.6%
2018$899/mo+10.4%+16.6%
2019$947/mo+5.3%+22.8%
2020$981/mo+3.6%+27.2%
2021$1,066/mo+8.7%+38.3%
2022$1,166/mo+9.4%+51.2%
2023$1,235/mo+5.9%+60.2%
2024$1,300/mo+5.3%+68.6%
2025$1,309/mo+0.7%+69.8%
2026$1,423/mo+8.7%+84.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Lakewood changed since 2016?

Median rent in Lakewood, OH was $771 in 2016-04 and is $1,457 as of 2026-07 — a change of $686 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 +33.9% ($369 per month). The current median is $1,457.

What has rent in Lakewood done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Lakewood, OH has changed +82.8% ($660 per month). It is now $1,457.

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

Year over year, median rent in Lakewood, OH has increased +9.5% ($127/mo). Current median: $1,457.

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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.