Average Rent in Ohio

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Current Versus Historical Ohio Rents

Ohio rentals average $795 for a studio rental to $1,425 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $965, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $508 (-38.85%) year-over-year from $1,308 to $800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $647 (-45.46%) year-over-year from $1,424 to $777. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $207 (-17.91%) year-over-year from $1,157 to $950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $206 (-14.94%) year-over-year from $1,381 to $1,175. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $646 (-33.19%) year-over-year from $1,946 to $1,300. 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 down by 1.09% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.16% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.92% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 17.24% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$12.44	$800	$1,308 (-38.85%)	$968 (-17.31%)
1 BR	$17.05	$777	$1,424 (-45.46%)	$892 (-12.92%)
2 BR	$14.00	$950	$1,157 (-17.91%)	$1,033 (-8.06%)
3 BR	$14.20	$1,175	$1,381 (-14.94%)	$1,309 (-10.25%)
4+ BR	$13.32	$1,300	$1,946 (-33.19%)	$2,083 (-37.60%)

Historical Rents in Ohio

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Top Cities Near Ohio

There are a total of 47 cities nearby Ohio. The average rent in Ohio is currently $2,050 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Toledo, OH, with an average rent of $795, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Ohio is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,800 per month.

Let's compare Ohio's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Ohio is 33.65% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 113.84% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Ohio are about 92.31% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 79.50% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 47 total cities near Ohio in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Toledo, OH	$595	$697	$849	$795
Dayton, OH	$700	$795	$990	$805
Lexington-Fayette, KY	$695	$850	$999	$980
Cincinnati, OH	N/A	$898	$1,175	$1,045
Columbus, OH	$800	$1,067	$1,175	$1,060
Cleveland, OH	$797	$1,152	$999	$1,150
Indianapolis, IN	$705	$858	$1,500	$1,223
Detroit, MI	$1,200	$889	$1,150	$1,295
Pittsburgh, PA	$1,063	$1,300	$1,495	$1,595
Ann Arbor, MI	$1,350	$1,375	$2,050	$2,050

Top Neighborhoods Near Ohio

There are a total of 97 neighborhoods in or near Ohio. Some of these neighborhoods include North Philadelphia West, Edgewater, and Rogers Park. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 97 total neighborhoods in or near Ohio in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Ohio is currently around $2,193 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Ohio's average rent, which is only $965. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Ohio, Westover has the most affordable average rent at $1,395 per month. Whereas, at $4,375 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
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$1,208	$1,499	$1,600
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,525	$2,548	$1,600
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,450	$1,850	$1,650
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,485	$1,650	$2,150	$1,675
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,338	$1,757	$1,650	$1,795
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,285	$1,570	$1,900	$1,800
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,272	$1,622	$3,232	$1,850
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,725	$2,550	$1,850
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,249	$1,375	$1,850	$1,850
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,525	$2,000	$2,000
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,888	$1,900	$2,600	$2,000
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,750	$2,400	$2,030
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,551	$1,922	$2,200	$2,050
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,275	$2,064	$2,825	$2,105
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,365	$2,100	$2,795	$2,151
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,661	$2,190	$3,095	$2,193
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,900	$2,698	$2,295
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,451	$1,548	$2,500	$2,300
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,639	$2,285	$3,105	$2,303
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,100	$2,995	$2,350
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,995	$2,525	$2,350
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,650	$2,595	$3,727	$2,700
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,963	$2,500	$5,438	$2,700
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,800	$2,335	$3,200	$2,709
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,673	$2,075	$3,150	$2,750
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,950	$2,550	$4,000	$2,800
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,705	$4,348	$2,853
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,425	$1,900	$3,200	$2,890
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,450	$3,500	$2,950
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,525	$2,595	$3,500	$3,968

Top Counties Near Ohio

There are a total of 47 counties located by Ohio. Some of these counties include Dayton, OH, Fayette, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,250. 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 Dayton, OH. Its average rent per month is $805. 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 69.81% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Ohio is 94.97% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Ohio is 94.26% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Dayton, OH	$700	$795	$990	$805
Fayette, KY	$695	$850	$999	$980
Cincinnati, OH	N/A	$898	$1,175	$1,045
Columbus, OH	$800	$1,067	$1,175	$1,060
Cleveland, OH	$797	$1,152	$999	$1,150
Detroit, MI	$1,200	$889	$1,150	$1,295
Rockingham, VA	$895	$1,095	$1,375	$1,385
Pittsburgh, PA	$1,063	$1,300	$1,495	$1,595
Ann Arbor, MI	$1,350	$1,375	$2,050	$2,050
Frederick, VA	$1,800	$1,292	$1,600	$2,100

Top Zipcodes Near Ohio

There are a total of 48 zipcodes in or near Ohio. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,448.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,528. That's at least $39 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Ohio is $1,950 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,725 per month. Which comes out to $31 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
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,095	$2,975	$2,295
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,780	$2,400	$3,799	$2,445
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,234	$1,465	$1,830	$1,675
20016, Washington, DC	$1,919	$2,701	$4,383	$2,944
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,551	$1,865	$2,200	$1,950
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,000	$2,995	$2,350
19123, Philadelphia, PA	$1,485	$1,946	$2,650	$2,125
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,595	$3,600	$3,195
20001, Washington, DC	$2,094	$2,500	$3,400	$3,100
20002, Washington, DC	$1,812	$1,875	$2,798	$2,600

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 $965. 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 $795 and an average price per square feet of $12.44. There are a total of 45 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 $795 and an average price per square feet of $17.05. There are a total of 315 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 $975 and an average price per square feet of $14.00. There are a total of 364 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 -0.39%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.45%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Ohio?

A reasonable rent price in Ohio is around $772/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.