Highest Rent in Ohio

Top 100 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent - Ohio

1 Bainbridge $3,501
2 Montrose-Ghent $2,721
3 The Village of Indian Hill $2,466
4 Powell $2,236
5 Hudson $2,219
6 New Albany $2,134
7 Madeira $2,031
8 Macedonia $2,024
9 Kenwood $1,972
10 Beachwood $1,941
11 Grandview Heights $1,748
12 Aurora $1,704
13 Mason $1,670
14 Highland Heights $1,665
15 Beckett Ridge $1,629
16 Pickerington $1,598
17 Dublin $1,596
18 Hilliard $1,590
19 Monroe $1,575
20 Reminderville $1,570
21 Sunbury $1,565
22 Independence $1,547
23 Delhi Hills $1,525
24 Blue Ash $1,511
25 Montgomery $1,507
26 Seven Hills $1,500
27 Avon Lake $1,500
28 Upper Arlington $1,480
29 Westlake $1,480
30 Landen $1,463
31 Solon $1,460
32 Brecksville $1,448
33 Avon $1,446
34 University Heights $1,445
35 Gahanna $1,442
36 Covedale $1,425
37 Beavercreek $1,410
38 Westerville $1,409
39 Canal Winchester $1,402
40 Forestville $1,400
41 Waterville $1,386
42 Pleasant Run $1,381
43 Springboro $1,378
44 Streetsboro $1,372
45 Trenton $1,354
46 Finneytown $1,351
47 Blacklick Estates $1,345
48 Lyndhurst $1,327
49 Twinsburg $1,323
50 Maple Heights $1,322
51 Oakwood $1,320
52 Wyoming $1,319
53 South Euclid $1,298
54 Grove City $1,282
55 Northbrook $1,279
56 Pataskala $1,271
57 Strongsville $1,253
58 Springdale $1,243
59 Wickliffe $1,234
60 Bellbrook $1,234
61 Reynoldsburg $1,227
62 Columbus $1,224
63 Huber Heights $1,214
64 Perrysburg $1,213
65 Stow $1,204
66 Delaware $1,203
67 Green $1,200
68 Mentor $1,192
69 Bexley $1,190
70 New Burlington $1,187
71 Centerville $1,182
72 Marysville $1,179
73 Forest Park $1,172
74 Loveland $1,170
75 Apple Valley $1,165
76 Obetz $1,165
77 Rocky River $1,155
78 Worthington $1,153
79 Shaker Heights $1,149
80 Willoughby $1,147
81 Fairfield $1,145
82 Olmsted Falls $1,142
83 Cleveland Heights $1,139
84 Sharonville $1,129
85 Portage Lakes $1,125
86 Vermilion $1,123
87 Miamisburg $1,119
88 Howland Center $1,117
89 Northgate $1,116
90 Brunswick $1,115
91 North Madison $1,109
92 Norton $1,108
93 Union $1,106
94 Harrison $1,104
95 Granville $1,103
96 Whitehall $1,102
97 New Franklin $1,101
98 Dent $1,101
99 Fairlawn $1,095
100 Heath $1,094

Cities with the highest rents in Ohio reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Bainbridge leads with a median rent of $3,501 per month.

High rents are typically found in cities with strong economies, large populations of young professionals, and limited housing supply. These markets often have low vacancy rates and competitive rental processes.

The rent burden in these cities can be significant, with many residents spending more than 30% of their income on housing. This has fueled discussions about rent control, affordable housing development, and tenant protections in many of these communities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Renters in Bainbridge pay $3,501/month - that's $42,012 per year on housing alone.
  • 2. The general rule of thumb is that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income - in many of these cities, average earners exceed that threshold.
  • 3. High-rent cities often have rental vacancy rates below 5%, creating intense competition for available units.

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