Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Ohio
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Ohio is Mansfield, where the median 1-bedroom asks $700/month, 27% below the statewide median of about $965. The most expensive is Hamilton at $1,175/month.
Across the 16 Ohio cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $700 in Mansfield to $1,175 in Hamilton, 1.7 times as much. 13 of 16 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $965. The largest rental market, Columbus (7,557 listings), has a median of $965, in line with the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Ohio
Most expensive cities to rent in Ohio
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamilton | $1,175 | $1,298 | 284 | +22% |
| 2 | Cincinnati | $975 | $1,350 | 7,221 | +1% |
| 3 | Columbus | $965 | $1,295 | 7,557 | 0% |
| 4 | Lakewood | $950 | $1,470 | 610 | -2% |
| 5 | Cuyahoga Falls | $945 | $1,250 | 240 | -2% |
| 6 | Cleveland | $900 | $1,050 | 4,503 | -7% |
| 7 | Euclid | $895 | $1,150 | 185 | -7% |
| 8 | Cleveland Heights | $895 | $1,215 | 333 | -7% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Ohio?
- As of October 17, 2026, Mansfield has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Ohio cities we rank, at $700/month. Next are Canton ($720) and Dayton ($750).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Ohio?
- As of October 17, 2026, Hamilton has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Ohio cities we rank, at $1,175/month, 22% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Ohio?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $965/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate