Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Ashland, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Ashland

$899/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Ashland is $899 per month as of July 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,030 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ashland

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ashland rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Ashland, OH

Average rent prices in Ashland have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Ashland, OH

Rent prices in Ashland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ashland is $845, whereas a house costs $1,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Ashland run $675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$785

6%

10%

1 bedroom

$750

26%

9%

2 bedroom

$875

8%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,250

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,200

5%

41%

Studio

Average rent

$785

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

41%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ashland, OH, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Ashland, OH compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Ashland and Barberton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ashland

Median rent price$899
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$970
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ashland, OH is 7% lower than the median rent in Barberton, OH.

Cost of living in Ashland, OH

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services15% lower
Groceries8% lower
Health25% lower
Housing34% lower
Transportation13% lower
Utilities3% higher

Discover rentals in Ashland, OH

EH - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

EH

Edgehill Ave, Ashland, OH 44805

2 beds

1 bath

$770

Apartment for rent

229 Ohio St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ashland

House for rent

hh - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

hh

Hickory Ct, Ashland, OH 44805

2 beds

1 bath

$825–$850

Apartment for rent

610 W Main St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Ashland

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Ashland, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Ashland rental market.

How much is rent in Ashland?

The average rent in Ashland is $899 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ashland?

Average rent prices in Ashland have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Ashland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ashland is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,030 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ashland?

To comfortably afford rent in Ashland, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Ashland?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Ashland average around $770/month and two-bedrooms approximately $880/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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