Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Canton, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Canton rent stands today

    Canton, OH rent rose 4.9% year over year, with a current median of $910/month. Renters today are paying $53 more per month on average than last year, extending a steady upward trend since the trough in late 2024.

  • Canton sits 53.1% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, offering a highly accessible rental market with 118 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Canton run around $650/month, 1-bedrooms around $725/month, and 2-bedrooms near $949/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,175/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,300/month. Apartments make up 60.5% of rentals, with houses averaging $1,100/month and apartments $825/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Historic Ridgewood rents fell 52.9% year over year to $895/month across 19 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 4.9% rise.

Median rent

Median rent in Canton

$910/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Canton is $910 per month as of August 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,030 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Canton

118

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Canton rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 increased by 4% over the last month and have increased 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 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 $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Canton run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$650

6%

15%

1 bedroom

$725

1%

18%

2 bedroom

$949

5%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,175

16%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,300

15%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$949

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

14%

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$910
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$995
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Canton, OH is 9% 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

SINGLE_FAMILY - Canton, OH

2803 Cleveland Ave S #3, Canton, OH 44707

2 beds

1 bath

$625

House for rent

3012 Dennis Ct Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Canton

SINGLE_FAMILY - Canton, OH

3012 Dennis Ct Ne, Canton, OH 44705

2 beds

1 bath

$665

House for rent

Dueber Quad - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Dueber Quad

231 Dueber Ave Sw, Canton, OH 44706

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

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

$750

Apartment for rent

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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 $910 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Canton?

Average rent prices in Canton have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Canton rent compare to the national average?

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

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Canton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Canton are Safe ($762/mo), Summit ($795/mo), and Vassar Park ($795/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Canton?

To comfortably afford rent in Canton, 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 Canton?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Canton average around $710/month and two-bedrooms approximately $910/month. Both bedroom types saw modest increases of 1.3% year over year.

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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