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Last updated August 24, 2026

Average Rent in Ohio (2026)

Average rent across Ohio is $1,731/mo as of August 2026, based on 1,349 units tracked daily across 24 cities and 119 apartment communities. Rents are down $231 (13.7%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $609 to $9,837.

$1,731
Avg Rent/mo
1,349
Units Tracked
24
Cities
-$231
30-Day Change

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Explore Ohio Cities

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Ohio Rent by City

Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices are refreshed daily.

City Avg Rent 30d Change Units From
Cincinnati $2,048 -$707 303 $700
Columbus $1,773 -$1,222 286 $799
Cleveland $1,741 -$673 184 $900
Toledo $1,218 -$333 88 $609
Lakewood $1,979 +$171 66 $1,039
Canton $1,915 +$564 65 $700
Hamilton $1,456 +$117 59 $980
West Chester Township $1,812 +$3 54 $1,462
Liberty Township $1,745 +$35 43 $1,297
Parma $1,413 +$68 43 $840
Dayton $1,186 -$166 29 $650
Springfield $1,166 -$26 29 $650
Kettering $931 -$8 23 $819
Fairfield $1,381 -$118 20 $1,206
Beavercreek $1,740 -$112 18 $1,395
Tipp City $1,552 +$14 10 $1,290
Huber Heights $1,509 -$8 8 $1,340
Fairborn $1,449 +$97 6 $1,160
Akron $1,300 -- 4 $1,075
Youngstown $788 +$138 4 $650
Show 4 smaller Ohio cities
City Avg Rent 30d Change Units From
North Canton $2,134 -$101 3 $2,103
Lorain $2,076 +$76 2 $1,747
Cuyahoga Falls $1,000 -$1,061 1 $1,000
Louisville $1,000 -$749 1 $1,000

Which Ohio Cities Are Getting Cheaper?

30-day percent change in asking rent across Ohio cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 15 biggest movers.

The Highest-Earning Apartment Buildings in Ohio

Across the 8 Ohio buildings we can estimate, rental revenue totals about $2.7M per month ($33M a year). Estimates come from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity; click a building for the full methodology.

Building City Est. Monthly Revenue Est. Occupancy Units
1.LIV Cleveland Cleveland, OH $573K/mo 95% 431
2.Terraces at Northridge Parma, OH $402K/mo 96% 256
3.The Lakes at West Chester West Chester Township, OH $387K/mo 95% 224
4.The Promenade At Beavercreek Beavercreek, OH $383K/mo 92% 238
5.Shadow Creek Apartments Hamilton, OH $367K/mo 93% 252
6.Clocktower West Chester Apartments West Chester Township, OH $287K/mo 99% 129
7.Waterstone at Carriage Trails Tipp City, OH $271K/mo 95% 192
8.The Wood Companies Columbus, OH $41K/mo 81% 16

Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials.

Rent by Bedroom Type

Average rent in Ohio broken down by apartment size. Only bedroom buckets with 100+ tracked units are shown so every row is backed by meaningful sample size.

Type Avg Rent From Up To Units
Studio $1,555 $650 $9,837 218
1 Bedroom $1,556 $609 $4,195 641
2 Bedroom $2,028 $750 $5,395 440

3 bedroom buckets hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.

Ohio Rent Trend Over Time

Average rent trend across all tracked Ohio apartments.

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Ohio Rent FAQ

What is the average rent in Ohio?

The average rent in Ohio is $1,731 per month as of August 2026, based on 1,349 units tracked across 24 cities.

Which Ohio city has the cheapest rent?

Kettering has the lowest average rent in Ohio at $931 per month, with units starting from $819.

Are rents going up or down in Ohio?

Rents in Ohio have decreased by $231 (13.7%) over the last 30 days.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Ohio?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Ohio is $1,556 per month, with 641 units available.

What is the most expensive city in Ohio?

Cincinnati is the most expensive city in Ohio with an average rent of $2,048 per month.

How many apartments are available in Ohio?

We track 1,349 individual units across 119 apartment communities in 24 Ohio cities. Prices are updated daily.

What is the average rent for a studio in Ohio?

The average studio apartment rent in Ohio is $1,555 per month.

How often are Ohio rent prices updated?

We refresh real asking prices every morning. All Ohio rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.

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