Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Fairborn, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Fairborn, OH rent rose 10.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,145/month. Renters today are paying $14 more per month on average than last year in this smaller market with 52 total rentals.

  • Fairborn rents sit 41.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Ohio.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Fairborn rent for $600/month, 1-bedrooms for $775/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,175/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,525/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,800/month, covering a broad spectrum of bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents fell 7.7% year over year, 1-bedroom rents slipped 1.2%, and 4+ bedroom rents eased 0.6%, all diverging from the citywide rise of 10.4%. These bedroom-tier shifts reveal varied trends within Fairborn's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Fairborn

$1,145/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairborn is $1,145 per month as of May 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $805 less per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairborn

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fairborn rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $959, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairborn run $790 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,175.

Listings

Studio

$600

14%

17%

1 bedroom

$775

5%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,175

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,525

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$1,800

2%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$600

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

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$1,145
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

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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1300 Cimarron Cir, Fairborn, OH 45324

3–5 beds

1–4 baths

$560–$700

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Ranch, Duplex - Fairborn, OH

351 Gilbert Ave #351, Fairborn, OH 45324

2 beds

1 bath

$775

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Ivy Manor

165 West Funderburg Road, Fairborn, OH 45324

1–2 beds

0–1 bath

$790–$990

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairborn

Ranch, Duplex - Fairborn, OH

344 Madison Ave #344, Fairborn, OH 45324

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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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 $1,145 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairborn?

Average rent prices in Fairborn have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Fairborn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairborn is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $805 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?

Fairborn's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $810 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,000 monthly. One-bedroom rents climbed 11.5% from the previous year, and two-bedroom prices increased 3.2% 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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