Average Rent in Ohio

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Current Versus Historical Ohio Rents

Ohio rentals average $825 for a studio rental to $2,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,200, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $73 (8.09%) year-over-year from $907 to $980. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1 (-0.11%) year-over-year from $900 to $899. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $5 (0.51%) year-over-year from $1,045 to $1,050. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $92 (7.01%) year-over-year from $1,308 to $1,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $68 (3.68%) year-over-year from $1,833 to $1,900. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.99% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.16% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.70% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.15% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.54	$980	$907 (8.09%)	$1,282 (-23.57%)
1 BR	$1.35	$899	$900 (-0.11%)	$931 (-3.47%)
2 BR	$1.21	$1,050	$1,045 (0.51%)	$1,082 (-2.93%)
3 BR	$1.19	$1,400	$1,308 (7.01%)	$1,165 (20.17%)
4+ BR	$1.18	$1,900	$1,833 (3.68%)	$1,537 (23.66%)

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 $1,500 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Toledo, OH, with an average rent of $825, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Ohio is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,739 per month.

Let's compare Ohio's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Ohio is 25.70% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 28.29% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Ohio are about 21.74% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 22.31% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 47 total cities near Ohio in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Toledo, OH	$999	$650	$800	$825
Muncie, IN	$598	$695	$800	$850
Dayton, OH	$709	$725	$875	$900
Fort Wayne, IN	$602	$800	$1,000	$975
Cincinnati, OH	$930	$950	$1,300	$1,200
Cleveland, OH	N/A	$825	$1,197	$1,250
Detroit, MI	$1,550	$1,250	$1,200	$1,300
Columbus, OH	$828	$1,000	$1,300	$1,445
Pittsburgh, PA	$900	$1,205	$1,729	$1,595
Royal Oak, MI	N/A	$1,135	$1,600	$2,100

Top Neighborhoods Near Ohio

There are a total of 26 neighborhoods in or near Ohio. Some of these neighborhoods include Lower East Side, Edgewater, and Indianola Terrace. We've included all of these top 26 neighborhoods in or near Ohio in the following chart.

The average rent for these 26 neighborhoods in or near Ohio is currently around $2,237 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,237. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Ohio's average rent, which is only $1,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Ohio, Lower East Side has the most affordable average rent at $935 per month. Whereas, at $6,150 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Ohio. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI	$755	$925	$1,363	$935
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,120	$1,550	$2,250	$1,550
Indianola Terrace, Columbus, OH	N/A	$824	$1,175	$1,588
Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore, MD	$2,450	$1,400	$1,700	$1,600
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,600	$2,595	$1,600
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,350	$1,850	$1,600
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,210	$1,595	$2,775	$1,645
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,350	$1,800	$1,698
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,048	$1,420	$1,925	$1,800
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,390	$1,900	$2,795	$1,850
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,795	$2,045	$1,898
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,343	$1,895	$2,590	$2,091
Old Northeast, Bloomington, IN	$1,110	$1,198	$1,937	$2,150
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,695	$1,899	$2,325
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,050	$2,526	$3,931	$2,333
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,665	$2,290	$2,400	$2,395
Anacostia, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,547	$1,850	$2,495
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,855	$2,399	$3,500	$2,576
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,700	$2,200	$3,000	$2,786
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$2,050	$2,000	$2,875	$2,795
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,764	$3,325	$2,978
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,023	$3,175	$2,995
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,393	$3,375	$3,031
Crystal City Shops, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,350	$3,460	$3,139
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,929	$4,918	$4,040
Georgetown, Washington, DC	N/A	$3,600	$4,350	$6,150

Top Counties Near Ohio

There are a total of 26 counties located by Ohio. Some of these counties include Lucas, OH, Delaware, IN, and Montgomery, OH. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,750. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 9 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lucas, OH. It's average rent per month is $850. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,250, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by Ohio.

Typically, rent for studios in Ohio is 35.94% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Ohio is 41.83% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Ohio is 34.78% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lucas, OH	$999	$650	$825	$850
Delaware, IN	$598	$695	$829	$875
Montgomery, OH	$800	$758	$925	$950
Allen, IN	$605	$800	$1,000	$1,063
Hamilton, OH	$928	$950	$1,295	$1,250
Cuyahoga, OH	N/A	$1,058	$1,300	$1,438
Franklin, OH	$828	$1,015	$1,300	$1,450
Wayne, MI	$1,500	$1,125	$1,300	$1,450
Allegheny, PA	$1,400	$1,159	$1,500	$1,500
Macomb, MI	$1,725	$963	$1,400	$1,600

Top Zipcodes Near Ohio

There are a total of 45 zipcodes in or near Ohio. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,025. A total of 3 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 47303, Hamilton, IN at $925 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,525 per month is 20011, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,275. That's at least $3 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Ohio is $1,710 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,145 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart 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	$1,345	$1,900	$2,600	$2,077
43201, Columbus, OH	$825	$1,100	$1,313	$1,600
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,848	$2,145	$2,000
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,298	$1,700	$2,550	$1,920
60640, Chicago, IL	$1,105	$1,595	$2,493	$1,550
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,660	$2,295	$2,873	$2,325
60610, Chicago, IL	$1,855	$2,300	$3,450	$2,653
20002, Washington, DC	$1,908	$2,347	$3,000	$2,925
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,495	$2,100	$1,650
60626, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,375	$1,850	$1,600

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 $1,200. 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 $825 and an average price per square feet of $1.54. There are a total of 154 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 $875 and an average price per square feet of $1.35. There are a total of 657 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 $1,150 and an average price per square feet of $1.21. There are a total of 1,062 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 0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Ohio?

A reasonable rent price in Ohio is around $960/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.