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Is Warrensville Heights, OH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$96545% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$53,568about $4,464/month · 38% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$121,10064% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most households rent (57%), so there are plenty of rental options.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,600 a year. That is $19 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 40 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Warrensville Heights
$965
East Cleveland
$880
Trenton
$1,420
Bridgetown
$1,199
Blue Ash
$1,876
Brecksville
$1,756
University Heights
$1,559

How much do households earn in Warrensville Heights?

Under $25k
17.2%
$25k–50k
34.1%
$50k–100k
32.8%
$100k–150k
5.8%
$150k+
2.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 7.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Warrensville Heights

SizeWarrensville HeightsU.S. average
1 bedroom$927$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,136$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,329$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,780$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Warrensville Heights overall?

Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
73
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
96
Other services
99
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Warrensville Heights, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Warrensville Heights

🏛️ Property tax$2,472a year · 2.04% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$99a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Warrensville Heights

Commute to work24.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home42.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line21.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Warrensville Heights?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $125 a month less than renting.

Renting
$965
Owning
$840

Owning assumes a typical $121,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,110 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Warrensville Heights, OH?

Renting in Warrensville Heights costs a median of about $965 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Warrensville Heights?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,600 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Warrensville Heights cheap or expensive?

Warrensville Heights is rated OK: rent takes 21.6% of the typical household income of $53,568. It ranks 40th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Warrensville Heights?

The median homeowner in Warrensville Heights pays $2,472 a year in property taxes, about 2.04% of the median home value.

Is Warrensville 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 Warrensville Heights?

The median home value in Warrensville Heights is $121,100, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

13,545 people live in Warrensville Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.