Average Rent in Ohio

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Current Versus Historical Ohio Rents

Ohio rentals average $795 for a studio rental to $1,563 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $995, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $683 (-46.53%) year-over-year from $1,468 to $785. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $847 (-55.47%) year-over-year from $1,527 to $680. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $257 (-20.26%) year-over-year from $1,267 to $1,010. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $31 (-2.27%) year-over-year from $1,381 to $1,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $396 (23.23%) year-over-year from $1,704 to $2,100. 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 3.64% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.18% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.82% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.56% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.67% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$23.57	$785	$1,468 (-46.53%)	$987 (-20.44%)
1 BR	$17.72	$680	$1,527 (-55.47%)	$875 (-22.29%)
2 BR	$13.80	$1,010	$1,267 (-20.26%)	$1,013 (-0.31%)
3 BR	$13.52	$1,350	$1,381 (-2.27%)	$1,300 (3.85%)
4+ BR	$13.70	$2,100	$1,704 (23.23%)	$1,815 (15.70%)

Historical Rents in Ohio

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Top Cities Near Ohio

There are a total of 46 cities nearby Ohio. The average rent in Ohio is currently $2,071 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Dayton, OH, with an average rent of $900, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Ohio is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,695 per month.

Let's compare Ohio's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Ohio is 63.52% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 104.12% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Ohio are about 94.68% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 94.12% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 46 total cities near Ohio in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Dayton, OH	N/A	$795	$950	$900
Indianapolis, IN	$673	$825	$1,199	$950
Lexington-Fayette, KY	$925	$850	$1,014	$980
Cincinnati, OH	$695	$899	$1,200	$1,040
Columbus, OH	$930	$1,095	$1,098	$1,095
Cleveland, OH	$823	$1,500	$975	$1,164
Detroit, MI	N/A	$800	$1,075	$1,292
Harrisonburg, VA	$1,123	$1,095	$1,425	$1,425
Pittsburgh, PA	$960	$1,350	$1,600	$1,695
Ann Arbor, MI	$1,290	$1,395	$2,038	$1,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Ohio

There are a total of 95 neighborhoods in or near Ohio. Some of these neighborhoods include North Philadelphia West, Rogers Park, and Avenue of the Arts North. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 95 total neighborhoods in or near Ohio in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Ohio is currently around $2,104 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Ohio's average rent, which is only $995. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Ohio, Frankford has the most affordable average rent at $1,000 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 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	$1,200	$1,248	$1,500	$1,585
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,400	$1,850	$1,650
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,390	$1,670	$2,150	$1,675
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,260	$1,421	$1,738	$1,750
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,650	$1,750	$1,795
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,600	$1,900	$1,848
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,733	$2,588	$1,850
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,250	$1,461	$1,975	$1,998
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,426	$1,800	$2,383	$2,000
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,400	$1,785	$2,875	$2,000
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,540	$2,000	$2,800	$2,000
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,476	$2,010	$3,092	$2,019
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,480	$1,950	$2,450	$2,023
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,318	$2,008	$3,251	$2,072
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,522	$1,997	$2,500	$2,100
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,654	$2,101	$3,072	$2,120
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,413	$2,100	$2,930	$2,245
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,095	$2,595	$2,295
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,515	$2,248	$3,295	$2,295
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,150	$1,639	$2,500	$2,345
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,150	$3,100	$2,565
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,650	$2,100	$3,348	$2,595
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,500	$3,925	$2,595
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,900	$2,550	$4,000	$2,800
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,780	$2,563	$3,475	$2,800
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,088	$4,500	$2,850
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,697	$4,295	$2,871
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,780	$2,350	$3,200	$2,900
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,550	$1,950	$3,150	$3,050
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,915	$2,445	$3,435	$3,300

Top Counties Near Ohio

There are a total of 48 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 $2,225. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Dayton, OH. Its average rent per month is $900. 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 66.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Ohio is 79.71% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Ohio is 89.13% 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	N/A	$795	$950	$900
Fayette, KY	$925	$850	$1,014	$980
Cincinnati, OH	$695	$899	$1,200	$1,040
Columbus, OH	$930	$1,095	$1,098	$1,095
Cleveland, OH	$823	$1,500	$975	$1,164
Detroit, MI	N/A	$800	$1,075	$1,292
Rockingham, VA	$1,123	$1,095	$1,425	$1,495
Pittsburgh, PA	$960	$1,350	$1,600	$1,695
Ann Arbor, MI	$1,290	$1,395	$2,038	$1,900
Frederick, VA	$1,300	$1,250	$1,500	$2,000

Top Zipcodes Near Ohio

There are a total of 48 zipcodes in or near Ohio. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,438.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,554. 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 $2,029 per month. Or in other words, $36 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,713 per month. Which comes out to $32 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	$1,627	$2,150	$3,125	$2,450
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,750	$2,400	$3,718	$2,388
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,305	$1,479	$1,950	$1,675
20016, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,689	$4,323	$2,936
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,512	$1,850	$2,395	$1,950
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,150	$3,095	$2,695
19123, Philadelphia, PA	$1,485	$2,008	$2,533	$2,125
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,845	$2,500	$3,600	$2,895
20001, Washington, DC	$1,987	$2,458	$3,400	$2,950
20002, Washington, DC	$1,870	$1,950	$2,874	$2,800

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 $995. 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 $23.57. There are a total of 48 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 $17.72. There are a total of 349 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 $1,000 and an average price per square feet of $13.80. There are a total of 357 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 -0.47%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.55%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Ohio?

A reasonable rent price in Ohio is around $796/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.