Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Canton, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Canton rent stands today

    Canton, OH rent rose 11.2% year over year, with a current median of $945/month. Renters today are paying $95 more per month on average than last year, with rents at the peak level seen in October 2026.

  • Canton sits 50.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it one of the more accessible markets for renters seeking value. The city has a total of 145 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Canton rent for around $625/month, 1-bedrooms for $720/month, and 2-bedrooms for $937/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,150/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $1,975/month. Apartments make up 62.6% of rentals with a median of $850/month, while houses rent for $1,142/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    In Canton, the Our neighborhood saw rents fall 37.8% year over year to $783/month across 13 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide rent increase of 11.2%.

Median rent

Median rent in Canton

$945/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Canton is $945 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $955 less per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Canton

145

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Canton rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Canton, OH

Average rent prices in Canton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Canton, OH

Rent prices in Canton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Canton is $849, whereas a house costs $1,142. 1-bedroom apartments in Canton run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $920.

Listings

Studio

$625

9%

No Change

1 bedroom

$720

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$937

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,150

5%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,975

4%

52%

Studio

Average rent

$625

Last 30 days

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$720

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$937

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

52%

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

Compare median rent prices in Canton and Akron by all bedroom counts and property types.

Canton

Median rent price$945
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,085
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Canton, OH is 13% lower than the median rent in Akron, OH.

Discover rentals in Canton, OH

Newton Family Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Newton Family Apartments

1016 2nd St Nw Ste 100a, Canton, OH 44703

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$405–$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1415 Yale Ave Nw #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Canton

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
PARKHILL - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.1

Very good

PARKHILL

1534 Parkhill Pl Ne, Canton, OH 44705

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
911 Fulton Rd Nw #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Summit apartment for rent in Canton

Uniquely laid out 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home.

911 Fulton Rd Nw #2, Canton, OH 44703

3 beds

1 bath

$725

Price dropped $74Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Canton, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Canton rental market.

How much is rent in Canton?

The average rent in Canton is $945 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Canton?

Average rent prices in Canton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Canton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Canton is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $955 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Canton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Canton are North Lehman ($782/mo), Northeast Area ($812/mo), and Summit ($837/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Canton?

To comfortably afford rent in Canton, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the best rental deals in Canton with the lowest rents of the year, while January sees the highest prices. The difference between peak and off-peak pricing reaches 6.7%, so timing your search for spring can save money.

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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