Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Fairborn, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Fairborn rent stands today

    Fairborn, OH rent rose 2.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,150/month. Renters today are paying $18 more per month on average than last year, though the median slipped 2.1% month over month after peaking last month at $1,175.

  • Fairborn sits 39.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 65 total rentals providing a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Fairborn rent for $650/month, 1-bedrooms for $750/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,109/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,495/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,200/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Fairborn

$1,150/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairborn is $1,150 per month as of October 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairborn

65

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fairborn 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 Fairborn, OH

Average rent prices in Fairborn have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Fairborn, OH

Rent prices in Fairborn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairborn is $962, whereas a house costs $1,372. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairborn run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,085.

Listings

Studio

$650

4%

14%

1 bedroom

$750

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,109

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,495

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,200

4%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,109

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

37%

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

Compare median rent prices in Fairborn and Beavercreek by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fairborn

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,803
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fairborn, OH is 36% lower than the median rent in Beavercreek, OH.

Discover rentals in Fairborn, OH

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Prime Apartments and Townhomes at Wright

1300 Cimarron Cir, Fairborn, OH 45324

4 beds

4 baths

$610

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.

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Ivy Manor

165 West Funderburg Road, Fairborn, OH 45324

1–2 beds

0–1 bath

$790–$990

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.

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Townhouse for rent in Fairborn

ResidentialLease, Fairborn, OH

215 South St, Fairborn, OH 45324

2 beds

1 bath

$825

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.
213 South St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Fairborn

ResidentialLease, Fairborn, OH

213 South St, Fairborn, OH 45324

2 beds

1 bath

$825

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Fairborn, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Fairborn rental market.

How much is rent in Fairborn?

The average rent in Fairborn is $1,150 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairborn?

Average rent prices in Fairborn have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Fairborn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairborn is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fairborn?

To comfortably afford rent in Fairborn, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

June offers the lowest rental prices in Fairborn, while August sees the highest rents, creating roughly a 10% difference between peak and off-peak pricing periods.

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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