salaryRent is lower than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most households rent (56%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,960 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Ohio. It is number 133 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bedford Heights?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bedford Heights
| Size | Bedford Heights | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $864 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $943 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,249 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,339 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,396 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bedford Heights overall?
Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bedford Heights, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bedford Heights
Life in Bedford Heights
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bedford Heights?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $138 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $156,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,650 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bedford Heights, OH?
Renting in Bedford Heights costs a median of about $1,224 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Bedford Heights?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,960 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bedford Heights cheap or expensive?
Bedford Heights is rated OK: rent takes 27.1% of the typical household income of $54,215. It ranks 133rd cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bedford Heights?
The median homeowner in Bedford Heights pays $2,681 a year in property taxes, about 1.71% of the median home value.
Is Bedford Heights more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bedford Heights?
The median home value in Bedford Heights is $156,500, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
10,847 people live in Bedford Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.