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Greater Metropolitan Management, based in Lakewood, has served Northeast Ohio property owners since 2016, managing single-family homes, multifamily, apartments and commercial property with tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance coordination and leasing.
In their words: “We handle tenant communication, collections, and day-to-day operations.”
Review summary: Owners often mention good communication, responsive service and a team that knows the local market.
11829 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
Almico Properties is a property management company with an office in Lakewood that manages apartment buildings; the available facts do not detail its services for owners.
18900 Detroit Extension, Lakewood, OH 44107
Vanguard Property Management, based in Lakewood, leases and maintains apartments and townhouses at over 20 properties in Lakewood, Cleveland, Fairview Park and North Olmsted, from small buildings to high-rises.
In their words: “Through our more than 70 years of combined experience, our mission is to provide quality, professionally managed housing for our tenants and property owners.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention responsive staff, helpful leasing agents, a smooth move-in and well-maintained apartments.
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Rents in Lakewood are $9 above the Cuyahoga County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months: +$61 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Lakewood's typical asking rent is $9 (0.6%) above the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Lakewood is number 8 of 18 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Brook Park, Brooklyn, Fairview Park, Lyndhurst, North Royalton, Rocky River, Solon, Strongsville, Warrensville Heights. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in June, July and August, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 10 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | $1,422 | +4.5% | 3 |
| Cleveland | $1,359 | +4.4% | 21 |
| Parma | $1,263 | +8.6% | 3 |
| Strongsville | $2,253 | 4 | |
| Cleveland Heights | $1,394 | +3.9% | 4 |
| Beachwood | $2,185 | +4.5% | 5 |
| Euclid | $1,152 | +4.9% | 4 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Cleveland, OH HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 3 property management companies in Lakewood, Cuyahoga County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Cleveland and Brooklyn Heights, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Lakewood is $1,422 (September 2026); +4.5% over the past year and +28.8% over five years. About 55.6% of homes in Lakewood are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 4.7% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 3 property management companies in Lakewood, OH.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Lakewood was $1,422 a month in September 2026, +4.5% on a year earlier.
Over the 10 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in June, July and August. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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