Average rent in Ohio
November 2026. Based on 85 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $830 | $830 | 1 | 61% lower |
| 1 bedroom | $1,029 | $695 | 39 | 24% lower |
| 2 bedroom | $1,149 | $649 | 29 | 28% lower |
| 3 bedroom | $1,466 | $744 | 12 | 25% lower |
| 4+ bedroom | $1,380 | $893 | 4 | 56% lower |
| All sizes | $1,146 | $649 | 85 | 30% lower |
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Average rent by city in Ohio
| City | Listings | Average rent | 1 bed avg | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering | 11 | $1,007 | $985 | $744 |
| Dayton | 55 | $1,195 | $980 | $695 |
| Huber Heights | 7 | $1,270 | $1,421 | $945 |
What rent costs in Ohio
A 1-bedroom averages $1,029, a 2-bedroom averages $1,149, a 3-bedroom averages $1,466 and a 4+ bedroom averages $1,380 a month. Overall, rent in Ohio is 30% lower than the US average of $1,641.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Ohio needs about $3,450 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Ohio?
The average rent in Ohio is $1,146 a month across 85 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Ohio?
A 1-bedroom in Ohio averages $1,029 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Ohio?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $3,450 a month after tax.
Is rent in Ohio higher than the US average?
Rent in Ohio is 30% lower than the US average of $1,641 across all listings we track.
Averages are calculated from live listings on RentFrat and refresh daily. Last updated 2026-11-10.