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What Is the Average Rent in Franklin County, Ohio?

$1,302/month 5.6%vs 2023 ($1,233)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Franklin County, Ohio is $1,302/month (±$9), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $288,400 (±$2,726), and the median household income is $75,176/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Franklin County, Ohio and Neighbouring Counties

Delaware: $1,492Pickaway: $1,020Licking: $1,078Union: $1,247Fairfield: $1,172Madison: $943Franklin County: $1,302$1,492$1,020$1,078$1,247$1,172$943$1,302

Housing Metrics for Franklin County, Ohio

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,302
Median Home Value$288,400
Median Household Income$75,176
Total Housing Units553,099
Renter-Occupied Units260,976
Renter-Occupied Share47%
Households Paying 50%+ Income57,018 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$1,112+111.8%
1 BR$1,119+248.6%
2 BR$1,339+132.9%
3 BR$1,469+84.1%
4 BR$1,711+137.6%
5+ BR$1,617n/a

How does Franklin County, Ohio compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Ohio.

Higher rent than 98% of counties in Ohio · 3rd of 88

Cheapest: Meigs County($722)
Priciest: Delaware County($1,492)
#CountyValue
1Delaware County$1,492
2Warren County$1,361
3Franklin County(you are here)$1,302
… 82 more …
86Meigs County$722
87Noble County$707
88Monroe County$672

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Franklin County, Ohio?

The median gross rent in Franklin County, Ohio is $1,302/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Franklin County, Ohio?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Franklin County, Ohio is $1,339/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$14. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Franklin County, Ohio?

The median home value in Franklin County, Ohio is $288,400 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Franklin County are rent-burdened?

In Franklin County, Ohio, 57,018 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Franklin County, Ohio?

The median household income in Franklin County, Ohio is $75,176/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,302 has a margin of error of ±$9. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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