Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Canton, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Canton rent stands today

    Canton, OH rent rose 8.8% year over year, with a current median of $925/month. Renters today are paying $39 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as the market recently hit its peak median of $900/month.

  • Canton sits 51.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Ohio. The city offers 113 total rentals across a range of property types and bedroom counts.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Canton rent for about $640/month, 1-bedrooms around $725/month, and 2-bedrooms at the city median of $925/month. Larger units climb to $1,100/month for 3-bedrooms and $2,695/month for 4+ bedrooms, offering options across household sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Mount Vernon rents fell 84.0% year over year to $800/month across 20 rentals, and Historic Ridgewood saw a decline of 51.3% to $925/month. These drops contrast with the citywide rise of 8.8%, showing significant local variation in Canton’s rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Canton

$925/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Canton is $925 per month as of September 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $975 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Canton

113

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 9% 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 $825, whereas a house costs $1,099. 1-bedroom apartments in Canton run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $920.

Listings

Studio

$640

1%

4%

1 bedroom

$725

1%

13%

2 bedroom

$925

4%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,100

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$2,695

19%

39%

Studio

Average rent

$640

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

39%

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$925
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,075
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Canton, OH is 14% lower than the median rent in Akron, OH.

Discover rentals in Canton, OH

2803 Cleveland Ave S #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Canton

Residential, Canton, OH

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2 beds

1 bath

$625

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Canton

Residential, Canton, OH

3012 Dennis Ct Ne, Canton, OH 44705

2 beds

1 bath

$665

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1h ago

8.3

Very good

Dueber Quad

231 Dueber Ave Sw, Canton, OH 44706

2 beds

1 bath

$725

1634 10th St Ne #00 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

OPEN townhouse for rent in Canton

2 beds

1 bath

$749

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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 $925 per month as of September 12, 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 9% since last year.

How does Canton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Canton is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $975 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Canton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Canton are North Lehman ($823/mo), Vassar Park ($850/mo), and Mckinley Monument ($850/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Canton?

To comfortably afford rent in Canton, you'd need to earn approximately $37,000/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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