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property at 2296 S Overlook Rd

$645

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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

2296 S Overlook Rd

Cleveland HeightsOH44106
property at 12029 Griffing Ave

$650

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12029 Griffing Ave, Unit 3

12029 Griffing Ave
ClevelandOH44120
property at 2292 Bellfield Ave

$675

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$675
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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

2292 Bellfield Ave

Cleveland HeightsOH44106

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property at 3430 Beechwood Ave

$850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3430 Beechwood Ave, Unit Upper

3430 Beechwood Ave
Cleveland HeightsOH44118
property at 1652 Hillcrest Rd

$875

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1652 Hillcrest Rd, Unit 3

1652 Hillcrest Rd
Cleveland HeightsOH44118

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property at 12029 Griffing Ave

$900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12029 Griffing Ave, Unit 1

12029 Griffing Ave
ClevelandOH44120
property at 12029 Griffing Ave

$900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12029 Griffing Ave, Unit 2

12029 Griffing Ave
ClevelandOH44120
property at 1835 Lee Rd

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

1835 Lee Rd, Unit 3

1835 Lee Rd
Cleveland HeightsOH44118

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Shaker Heights, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shaker Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shaker Heights, OH is a Studio unit found at Shaker University in the Woodland Hills neighborhood priced from $650. 2515 Kemper Rd in the Shaker Lakes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shaker Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shaker UniversityStudio ApartmentsStudio,1BA$650
2515 Kemper RdNewly Renovated Studio Apartments at 13700 Fair...Studio,1BA$675
Kemper HouseStudio: Experience the Charm at Kemper House - ...Studio,1BA$700
Granada Gardens11x1BR,1BA$725
Lake Park TowerEfficiency, Standard or UpgradeStudio,1BA$744
Lakemore1 bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Masonic Towers ApartmentsArtist loft-Studio1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shaker Heights, OH

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shaker Heights area is the $0.36 price per square foot 2226 Bellfield Ave Model at 2226 Bellfield Ave, Unit 1 in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $655. The second greatest value Shaker Heights apartment is the Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be... Model at Reserve Overlook* starting at $985 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shaker Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2226 Bellfield Ave, Unit 12226 Bellfield Ave6BR,2.5BA$0.36
Reserve Overlook*Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be...1BR,1BA$0.60
The DrakeThe Hoffman3BR,2BA$0.86
Masonic Towers ApartmentsArtist loft-Studio1BR,1BA$0.53
3392 Colwyn Rd, Unit Upper unit3392 Colwyn Rd3BR,1BA$0.87
Ridgefield Manor Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.83
Shaker House & Shaker Town House1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$0.75
The Balfour Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.77
1986 E 124th Pl1986 E 124th Pl3BR,1BA$0.67
2782 E 126th St, Unit downstairs2782 E 126th St1BR,1BA$0.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shaker Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Shaker Heights?

There are currently 687 Apartments for Rent in Shaker Heights, OH with pricing that ranges from $625 to $10,968. There are also 295 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shaker Heights ranging from $645 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shaker Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shaker Heights ranges from $645 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,060.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shaker Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shaker Heights range from $690 to $10,968, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $4,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $725.

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