Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Fairborn, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Fairborn, OH rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,050/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with a negligible $3 per month difference.

  • Fairborn is 45.5% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city offers a total of 69 rentals, reflecting a small but varied inventory.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Fairborn rent for $479/month, 1-bedrooms for $795/month, and 2-bedrooms at the citywide median of $1,050/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,545/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,795/month, providing options for different household sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Fairborn

$1,050/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairborn is $1,050 per month as of August 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $875 less per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairborn

69

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $950, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairborn run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,109.

Listings

Studio

$479

4%

26%

1 bedroom

$795

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,050

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$1,545

9%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,795

1%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$479

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,545

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

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$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fairborn, OH is 50% 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

2–4 beds

1–4 baths

$610–$690

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairborn

ResidentialLease, Fairborn, OH

344 Madison Ave #344, 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

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 6

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215 South St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Fairborn

ResidentialLease, Fairborn, OH

215 South St, Fairborn, OH 45324

2 beds

1 bath

$845

House for rent

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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 $1,050 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairborn?

Average rent prices in Fairborn have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Fairborn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairborn is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $875 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 $42,000/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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