Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Bellefontaine, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Bellefontaine

$1,050/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bellefontaine is $1,050 per month as of September 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bellefontaine

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bellefontaine 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 Bellefontaine, OH

Average rent prices in Bellefontaine have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Bellefontaine, OH

Rent prices in Bellefontaine vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bellefontaine is $999, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Bellefontaine run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$750

39%

-

1 bedroom

$987

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,160

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,600

397%

660%

4 bedroom

$3,200

3%

-

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

39%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$987

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,160

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

397%

Last year

660%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bellefontaine, 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 Bellefontaine, OH compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bellefontaine and Clayton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bellefontaine

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,112
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bellefontaine, OH is 6% lower than the median rent in Clayton, OH.

Discover rentals in Bellefontaine, OH

Summit Springs: Spacious Ranch Style Apartments in Bellefontaine, OH - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

1–2 beds

1 bath

$999–$1,250

Apartment for rent

Kristina Drive Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Kristina Drive Apartments

501 Kristina Dr, Bellefontaine, OH 43311

1 bed

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Bellefontaine, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Bellefontaine rental market.

How much is rent in Bellefontaine?

The average rent in Bellefontaine is $1,050 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bellefontaine?

Average rent prices in Bellefontaine have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Bellefontaine rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bellefontaine is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bellefontaine?

To comfortably afford rent in Bellefontaine, you'd need to earn approximately $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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