Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Garfield Heights, OH?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.2% of gross income.
Garfield Heights rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Ohio state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Ohio cities have lower median rent than Garfield Heights, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Garfield Heights, OH →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Garfield Heights, OH?
Median rent in Garfield Heights is $1,423 a month. A typical physical therapist in Ohio earns about $93,727 a year, which makes that rent 18.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Garfield Heights?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Ohio (~$93,727/yr) supports up to $2,343 a month in rent. Garfield Heights's current median rent is $1,423/mo, which leaves a $920/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Garfield Heights?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Ohio works roughly 31.6 hours a month to cover Garfield Heights's median rent of $1,423.
Where is rent cheaper than Garfield Heights for a physical therapist?
Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Forest Park ($1,422/mo), North Canton ($1,422/mo), Huber Heights ($1,422/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.