Studio Rent · July 2026

Studio Apartment Rent in Westlake, OH

$1,220/mo

Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Westlake, Ohio as of July 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $1,853 and +6% below the national studio median of $1,295.

Studio median
$1,220
July 2026
vs city overall
-34%
$1,853 city median
vs national
-6%
$1,295 US median
Ohio rank
#105
of 119 cities

Income needed for a studio in Westlake

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.

Annual income
$48,800
Monthly gross
$4,067
Hourly (full-time)
$23.46

Rent by apartment size in Westlake

Compare Westlake's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio (current)
$1,220
1-Bedroom
$1,380
2-Bedroom
$1,670
3-Bedroom
$2,150
4+ Bedroom
$2,300

Cheapest cities for a studio in Ohio

#CityStudio rent
1Ashland$610
2Austintown$610
3Louisville$640
4Orrville$650
5Canton$657
6Alliance$660
7Boardman$660
8Greenville$660
9Massillon$660
10Niles$660
11Warren$660
12Sidney$670
13Wooster$670
14Silverton$679
15Findlay$690

Most expensive cities for a studio in Ohio

#CityStudio rent
1New Albany$1,540
2Pickerington$1,420
3Sunbury$1,410
4Dublin$1,400
5Westerville$1,375
6Lewis Center$1,350
7Mason$1,320
8Powell$1,300
9Maineville$1,280
10Gahanna$1,280
11Avon Lake$1,280
12Hilliard$1,270
13Avon$1,270
14Upper Arlington$1,235
15Westlake (this page)$1,220

Nearby cities — studio rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Westlake.

CityDistanceStudio rentvs Westlake
North Olmsted, OH2.5 mi$950$-270 (-22%)
Avon, OH5.2 mi$1,270+$50 (+4%)
Avon Lake, OH6.9 mi$1,280+$60 (+5%)
Lakewood, OH9.2 mi$910$-310 (-25%)
Parma Heights, OH11.1 mi$930$-290 (-24%)
Parma, OH15.3 mi$925$-295 (-24%)
Elyria, OH15.5 mi$780$-440 (-36%)
Brunswick, OH15.8 mi$970$-250 (-20%)
Lorain, OH16.9 mi$777$-443 (-36%)
Medina, OH21.9 mi$980$-240 (-20%)
Garfield Heights, OH22.3 mi$970$-250 (-20%)
East Cleveland, OH25.3 mi$740$-480 (-39%)

Studio rent in Westlake — common questions

How much is a studio apartment in Westlake?

As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Westlake, Ohio is $1,220 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $1,853.

What income do you need to afford a studio in Westlake?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,800 ($4,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.46/hour at a full-time job.

Is Westlake expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?

Westlake's studio median of $1,220 is +6% below the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Westlake rank for studio rent in Ohio?

Among the 119 cities in Ohio with studio data, Westlake ranks #105 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper studio options near Westlake?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include North Olmsted ($950), Lakewood ($910), Parma Heights ($930).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Westlake, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (July 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.