Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Howard, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Howard

$963/mo

decreased by70%

vs previous year

The average rent in Howard is $963 per month as of October 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $937 less per month.

$0.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Howard

8

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Howard rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Howard, OH, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Howard, OH

Average rent prices in Howard have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 70% 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 Howard, OH

Rent prices in Howard vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Howard is $820, whereas a house costs $2,112. 1-bedroom apartments in Howard run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,047.

Listings

Studio

$700

-

-

1 bedroom

$900

-

10%

2 bedroom

$1,095

-

34%

3 bedroom

$1,097

2%

50%

4 bedroom

$725

No Change

87%

Studio

Average rent

$700

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last year

34%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,097

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

50%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$725

Last year

87%

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

Compare median rent prices in Howard and Bucyrus by all bedroom counts and property types.

Howard

Median rent price$963
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$845
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Howard, OH is 14% higher than the median rent in Bucyrus, OH.

Discover rentals in Howard, OH

305 Ridgeway Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Howard

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,950

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Howard, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Howard rental market.

How much is rent in Howard?

The average rent in Howard is $963 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Howard?

Average rent prices in Howard have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 70% since last year.

How does Howard rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Howard is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $937 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Howard?

To comfortably afford rent in Howard, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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