Average Rent in Ohio

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Current Versus Historical Ohio Rents

Ohio rentals average $590 for a 1-bedroom rental to $1,152 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $599, or roughly $0 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $192 (-19.43%) year-over-year from $987 to $795. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $57 (-6.25%) year-over-year from $907 to $850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3 (0.32%) year-over-year from $1,047 to $1,050. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $15 (1.11%) year-over-year from $1,350 to $1,365. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $22 (-1.25%) year-over-year from $1,717 to $1,695. 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 7.38% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.86% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.22% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.12% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.13% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	N/A	$850	$907 (-6.25%)	$875 (-2.86%)
2 BR	N/A	$1,050	$1,047 (0.32%)	$951 (10.47%)
3 BR	N/A	$1,365	$1,350 (1.11%)	$1,232 (10.83%)

Historical Rents in Ohio

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Top Cities Near Ohio

There are a total of 19 cities nearby Ohio. The average rent in Ohio is currently $2,224 per month. 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 North Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,500 per month.

Let's compare Ohio's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Ohio is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 195.17% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Ohio are about 274.43% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 125.26% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 19 total cities near Ohio in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Toledo, OH	N/A	$660	$800	$825
Detroit, MI	N/A	$1,173	$1,200	$1,300
Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,825	$2,200	$2,100
Alexandria, VA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,853	$2,642
Washington, DC	$1,915	$2,400	$3,200	$2,703
Arlington, VA	$1,868	$2,598	$3,528	$2,742
Evanston, IL	$1,450	$2,340	$2,798	$2,795
Rockville, MD	N/A	$1,983	$2,600	$2,875
Bethesda, MD	$2,266	$2,669	$3,946	$3,407
North Bethesda, MD	$2,166	$2,559	$4,702	$3,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Ohio

There are a total of 19 neighborhoods in or near Ohio. Some of these neighborhoods include Terry Sanford, South Shore, and Seventy-First. We've included all of these top 19 neighborhoods in or near Ohio in the following chart.

The average rent for these 19 neighborhoods in or near Ohio is currently around $2,300 per month. Meaning, only nineteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,300. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Ohio's average rent, which is only $599. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Ohio, Terry Sanford has the most affordable average rent at $1,150 per month. Whereas, at $3,380 average rent per month, Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Ohio. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$895	$1,025	$1,150
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$923	$1,150	$1,450	$1,450
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$838	$1,100	$1,550
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,248	$1,650	$2,313	$1,650
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,186	$1,523	$1,895	$1,675
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,298	$1,675	$2,150	$1,720
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,450	$2,099	$2,000
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$2,000	$2,250	$2,123
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,088	$1,725	$2,163
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,388	$2,100	$2,300
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,498	$2,048	$2,650	$2,395
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,283	$1,625	$2,250	$2,398
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,942	$2,464	$4,200	$2,483
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,780	$2,150	$3,000	$2,738
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,000	$3,000	$2,848
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,800	$2,500	$3,995	$2,899
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,910	$2,350	$3,400	$3,000
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$2,393	$3,275	$4,425	$3,250
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,892	$4,628	$3,380

Top Counties Near Ohio

There are a total of 19 counties located by Ohio. Some of these counties include Toledo, OH, 13, MD, and 2, Frederick, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,200. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Toledo, OH. It's average rent per month is $825. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,751, 7, MD is the most expensive county by Ohio.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Ohio is 170.76% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Ohio is 246.09% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Toledo, OH	N/A	$660	$800	$825
13, MD	$1,694	$1,800	$2,200	$2,400
2, Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,598	$1,648	$2,450
9, MD	$1,643	$1,850	$2,125	$2,703
Providence, VA	N/A	$2,075	$2,745	$2,875
Hunter Mill, VA	N/A	$2,200	$2,650	$2,950
Sully, VA	N/A	$2,022	$2,600	$2,989
4, MD	$2,166	$2,509	$4,022	$3,164
Dulles, VA	N/A	$2,300	$2,850	$3,375
7, MD	$2,228	$2,669	$3,951	$3,751

Top Zipcodes Near Ohio

There are a total of 17 zipcodes in or near Ohio. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,200.

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
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,575	$1,625	$2,043	$2,173
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,260	$1,599	$2,038	$2,225
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,860	$2,570	$3,672	$2,657
28208, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,162	$1,750	$1,800
27519, Cary, NC	N/A	$1,527	$1,995	$2,200
28269, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,370	$1,700	$1,995
28277, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,575	$1,975	$2,300
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,575	$2,012	$1,850
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,300	$2,364	$3,276	$2,776
28205, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,351	$1,750	$1,795

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 $599. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 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 $590 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 25 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 $614 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 11 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 -0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, and 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 $479/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.