Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Kent, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Kent
$1,100/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Kent is $1,100 per month as of August 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $840 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kent
47
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kent rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kent, OH
Average rent prices in Kent have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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
Kent, OH
Rent prices in Kent vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kent is $1,045, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Kent run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $625 |  3% | 48% | |
1 bedroom | $897 | 6% | 22% | |
2 bedroom | $1,095 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,592 | 3% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $1,850 | 31% | 37% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Kent, OH.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,045 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,437 | 3% | 14% | |
Houses | $1,450 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $814 | 13% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$625
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
48%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$897
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,592
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
31%
Last year
37%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Kent, OH.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,045
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,437
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
Houses
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$814
Last 30 days
13%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kent, 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 Kent, OH compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Kent and Akron by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kent
43%lower than the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kent, OH is 11% higher than the median rent in Akron, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$995
8%$957
25%$1,175
5%$1,350
7%$1,375
6%$1,475
15%$1,099
7%$1,437
2%$2,597
4%$1,395
15%$895
49%$1,275
4%Discover rentals in Kent, OH
2d ago
254 W Elm St, Kent, OH 44240
3 beds
1 bath
$400–$625
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7263 State Route 43, Kent, OH 44240
1 bed
1 bath
$450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
334 N Mantua St, Kent, OH 44240
1–2 beds
1 bath
$500–$650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1017 Vine St, Kent, OH 44240
2–4 beds
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1405 Wyles Dr, Kent, OH 44240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$2,705
Apartment for rent
11h ago
House for rent in Kent
5363 Mallard Cir, Kent, OH 44240
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
2d ago
1100 Huckleberry Ln, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
2 baths
$2,289–$2,932
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kent
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
Available Feb 22
2d ago
Verified
811 Marvin St #NA, Kent, OH 44240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
202 S Mantua St #2, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
202 S Mantua St #3, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5h ago
1405 Wyles Dr, Kent, OH 44240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$2,705
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
202 S Mantua St #2, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
202 S Mantua St #3, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Verified
811 Marvin St #NA, Kent, OH 44240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kent
536 Miller Ave, Kent, OH 44240
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5h ago
1405 Wyles Dr, Kent, OH 44240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$2,705
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1300 Brimfield Dr, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1100 Huckleberry Ln, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
2 baths
$2,289–$2,932
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kent
471 Brentwood Ave #B471, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 6
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Frequently asked questions for Kent, OH
Quick answers to common questions about the Kent rental market.
How much is rent in Kent?
The average rent in Kent is $1,100 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kent?
Average rent prices in Kent have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Kent rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kent is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $840 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kent?
To comfortably afford rent in Kent, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kent?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Kent average around $950/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,260/month.
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).