Average Rent in Ohio

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Current Versus Historical Ohio Rents

Ohio rentals average $775 for a studio rental to $1,713 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,050, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $439 (-34.37%) year-over-year from $1,276 to $838. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $450 (-34.62%) year-over-year from $1,300 to $850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $150 (-12.61%) year-over-year from $1,190 to $1,040. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $19 (1.39%) year-over-year from $1,378 to $1,397. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $264 (15.22%) year-over-year from $1,736 to $2,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 4.36% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.49% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.64% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.24% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.13% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$14.31	$838	$1,276 (-34.37%)	$960 (-12.76%)
1 BR	$17.19	$850	$1,300 (-34.62%)	$908 (-6.42%)
2 BR	$14.00	$1,040	$1,190 (-12.61%)	$1,055 (-1.38%)
3 BR	$13.47	$1,397	$1,378 (1.39%)	$1,300 (7.46%)
4+ BR	$13.23	$2,000	$1,736 (15.22%)	$1,865 (7.24%)

Historical Rents in Ohio

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Top Cities Near Ohio

There are a total of 43 cities nearby Ohio. The average rent in Ohio is currently $2,095 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Indianapolis, IN, with an average rent of $995, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Ohio is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,500 per month.

Let's compare Ohio's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Ohio is 83.87% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 105.59% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Ohio are about 85.96% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 88.89% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 43 total cities near Ohio in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Indianapolis, IN	$693	$874	$1,145	$995
Lexington-Fayette, KY	$989	$850	$999	$999
Cincinnati, OH	$833	$898	$1,163	$1,099
Cleveland, OH	$973	$1,125	$1,000	$1,175
Columbus, OH	$883	$1,108	$1,300	$1,200
Detroit, MI	$1,600	$829	$1,100	$1,299
Harrisonburg, VA	$900	$1,075	$1,395	$1,300
Winchester, VA	$1,425	$1,300	$1,500	$1,515
Pittsburgh, PA	$995	$1,295	$1,600	$1,650
Ann Arbor, MI	$1,350	$1,398	$2,175	$2,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Ohio

There are a total of 93 neighborhoods in or near Ohio. Some of these neighborhoods include University City, Edgewater, and Uptown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 93 total neighborhoods in or near Ohio in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Ohio is currently around $2,150 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Ohio's average rent, which is only $1,050. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Ohio, Terry Sanford has the most affordable average rent at $1,273 per month. Whereas, at $5,300 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Ohio. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,260	$2,339	$3,216	$1,586
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$2,400	$1,600
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,650	$2,270	$1,650
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,595	$1,730	$2,200	$1,675
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,450	$1,850	$1,700
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,298	$1,275	$1,500	$1,700
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,320	$1,453	$1,800	$1,768
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,169	$1,513	$1,850	$1,800
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,388	$1,610	$1,750	$1,800
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,451	$1,775	$2,450	$1,950
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,422	$1,963	$2,996	$1,971
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,173	$1,495	$1,938	$1,995
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,895	$2,450	$1,995
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,475	$2,000	$2,488	$2,025
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,550	$2,032	$3,019	$2,025
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,555	$2,031	$2,550	$2,099
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$2,000	$2,693	$2,150
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,416	$1,773	$2,613	$2,200
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,556	$2,261	$3,320	$2,295
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$2,150	$3,000	$2,395
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,700	$2,000	$2,900	$2,512
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,771	$2,536	$3,780	$2,523
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,500	$3,888	$2,650
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,752	$2,000	$2,998	$2,675
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,300	$3,200	$2,850
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,100	$4,842	$2,850
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,721	$4,351	$2,899
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,598	$3,555	$2,900
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,570	$1,950	$2,950	$2,900
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,973	$2,395	$3,375	$3,300

Top Counties Near Ohio

There are a total of 47 counties located by Ohio. Some of these counties include Fayette, KY, Cincinnati, OH, and Cleveland, OH. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,200. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Fayette, KY. Its average rent per month is $999. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,300, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by Ohio.

Typically, rent for studios in Ohio is 80.65% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Ohio is 87.06% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Ohio is 82.69% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fayette, KY	$989	$850	$999	$999
Cincinnati, OH	$833	$898	$1,163	$1,099
Cleveland, OH	$973	$1,125	$1,000	$1,175
Columbus, OH	$883	$1,108	$1,300	$1,200
Detroit, MI	$1,600	$829	$1,100	$1,299
Rockingham, VA	$900	$1,075	$1,395	$1,425
Pittsburgh, PA	$995	$1,295	$1,600	$1,650
Ann Arbor, MI	$1,350	$1,398	$2,175	$2,000
Frederick, VA	$1,550	$1,275	$1,500	$2,000
Albemarle, VA	$1,873	$1,725	$1,995	$2,095

Top Zipcodes Near Ohio

There are a total of 46 zipcodes in or near Ohio. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,373.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,600. That's at least $38 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Ohio is $2,079 per month. Or in other words, $35 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,700 per month. Which comes out to $33 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Ohio. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,746	$2,395	$3,600	$2,395
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,648	$2,168	$3,000	$2,350
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,231	$1,495	$2,010	$1,650
20016, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,717	$4,351	$2,949
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,545	$1,867	$2,500	$1,995
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,100	$2,900	$2,500
19123, Philadelphia, PA	$1,675	$2,100	$2,620	$2,087
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,775	$2,450	$3,400	$2,950
60626, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,450	$1,863	$1,650
60640, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,748	$2,338	$1,900

Frequently Asked Questions - Ohio Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Ohio?

The average monthly rental price for Ohio apartments for rent is approximately $1,050. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Ohio rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Ohio.

How much is a studio apartment in Ohio?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $775 and an average price per square feet of $14.31. There are a total of 52 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Ohio.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Ohio?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $850 and an average price per square feet of $17.19. There are a total of 295 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Ohio.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Ohio?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,040 and an average price per square feet of $14.00. There are a total of 305 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Ohio.

How have rent prices in Ohio changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Ohio can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.34%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.35%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Ohio?

A reasonable rent price in Ohio is around $840/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.