How much does it cost to rent in Maple Heights, OH?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Maple Heights, OH is $1,541. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Maple Heights cheaper than other Ohio cities?

Maple Heights falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #58 out of 128 cities at $1,541/mo.

When was Maple Heights rent data last updated?

Maple Heights rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · OH

Maple Heights

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Pop. 23,258·58th most expensive in Ohio·Maple Heights rents are up 8.1% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,541/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.1%

Month-over-Month

-0.3%

vs US Median

-$424

Stable (Monthly)

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Maple Heights · $1,541

More affordable than 73% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

51/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Maple Heights's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$1,541/mo

Expected by trend

$1,547/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Maple Heights's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,090

1 BR

$1,230

2 BR

$1,490

3 BR

$1,920

4 BR+

$2,060

Research median

$1,490/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$18,492/yr

At $1,541/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.1% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Maple Heights, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

23,258

Median income

$53,414

Median age

37.8

Renters

37.3%

Age distribution

26.8%

20.4%

24%

12.4%

16.4%

Under 1826.8%

18–3420.4%

35–5424%

55–6412.4%

65+16.4%

Gender

48.5%

51.5%

Male48.5%

Female51.5%

Race & ethnicity

21.1%

74.1%

White21.1%

Black74.1%

Hispanic1.4%

Asian0.8%

Other2.6%

Education (25+)

36.7%

37.5%

16%

No HS diploma9.8%

HS diploma36.7%

Some college37.5%

Bachelor's+16%

Housing tenure

62.7%

37.3%

Owner62.7%

Renter37.3%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Maple Heights, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,113 → $1,541

up 38.5%

Income

$44,773 → $53,414

up 19.3%

Population

23,511 → 23,258

down 1.1%

Renter share

40.6% → 37.3%

-3.3 pts

Bachelor's+

14% → 16%

+2.0 pts

Median age

39.8 → 37.8

-2.0 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in Maple Heights, OH has climbed by $428 per month, settling near $1,541 after starting the period at $1,113. Median household income grew from $44,773 to $53,414 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.3% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 19.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 23,511 to 23,258 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. About 37.3% of households rent today, against 40.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 14% to 16%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Maple Heights, OH reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Maple Heights on your salary?

At $1,541/mo, how Maple Heights rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $88,811/yr · Rent = 20.8% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,055/yr · Rent = 29.3% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $72,634/yr · Rent = 25.5% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $129,823/yr · Rent = 14.2% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $165,882/yr · Rent = 11.1% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,041/yr · Rent = 31.3% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $53,307/yr · Rent = 34.7% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $65,706/yr · Rent = 28.1% income

affordable

By apartment size

Maple Heights rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Maple Heights, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Maple Heights is $1,541/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,090/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,490/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,230/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,920/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($53,414/yr), Maple Heights ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Maple Heights an affordable city for renters?

Maple Heights is considered moderate for renters. At $1,541/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($53,414/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Maple Heights slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,541/mo in Maple Heights. The local median household income is $53,414/yr, meaning the typical Maple Heights household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Maple Heights?

Rent in Maple Heights has increased 8.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Maple Heights is middle-of-the-pack for Ohio for rent, ranking #58 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,541/mo.

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

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Maple Heights ($1,541/mo): Bedford Heights ($1,086/mo), Bedford ($1,147/mo), Warrensville Heights ($1,295/mo).

What percentage of Maple Heights residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.3% of Maple Heights households are renters, while 62.7% are owner-occupied. Maple Heights leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Maple Heights rent compare to the national average?

Maple Heights's median rent of $1,541/mo is $424 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #58 out of 128 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

35%

MODERATE

At $1,541/mo, rent takes ~35% of Maple Heights's median household income ($53,414/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Maple Heights 35%Benchmark 30%

State income tax2.75–3.5%

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