Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Kent, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kent rent stands today
Kent, OH rent rose 20.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters are paying $218 more per month on average than last year, despite a 7.7% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in October 2025.
Compared to national trends
Kent sits 38.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market with 54 total rentals for renters seeking value.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Kent rent for around $700/month, 1-bedrooms around $895/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,100/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,575/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,995/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Kent
$1,200/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in Kent is $1,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kent
54
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kent rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kent, OH
Average rent prices in Kent have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Kent run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $700 | 5% |  44% | |
1 bedroom | $895 | 4% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 4% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,575 | 6% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $1,995 | 1% | 40% |
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 | $1,095 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,650 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $739 | 23% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
44%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
40%
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
$1,095
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$739
Last 30 days
23%
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
38%lower than the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kent, OH is 20% higher than the median rent in Akron, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
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12%$1,099
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10%$1,562
43%$1,395
7%$1,150
14%$1,247
16%Discover rentals in Kent, OH
5d+ ago
254 W Elm St, Kent, OH 44240
3 beds
1 bath
$450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
7263 State Route 43, Kent, OH 44240
1 bed
1 bath
$495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1300 Brimfield Dr, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kent
809 Silver Meadows Blvd #304, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 7
1d ago
1405 Wyles Dr, Kent, OH 44240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$2,755
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Kent
1244 Cedar Ridge Dr, Kent, OH 44240
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,450
House for rent
4d ago
1100 Huckleberry Ln, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
2 baths
$2,249–$2,854
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kent
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
Available Feb 22
5d+ ago
Verified
202 S Mantua St #1, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
$1,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Verified
202 S Mantua St #3, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
811 Marvin St #NA, Kent, OH 44240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
House for rent
Available Aug 1
59m ago
6115 Pebblebrook Ln, Kent, OH 44240
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,024–$1,810
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
202 S Mantua St #1, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
$1,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Verified
202 S Mantua St #3, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
811 Marvin St #NA, Kent, OH 44240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
House for rent
Available Aug 1
4d ago
House for rent in Kent
4 beds
2 baths
$1,795
House for rent
Available Jun 13
5d+ ago
Verified
202 S Mantua St #1, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
$1,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Kent
139 Cherry St #15, Kent, OH 44240
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
19h ago
1700 E Main St, Kent, OH 44240
Studio
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1405 Wyles Dr, Kent, OH 44240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$2,755
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kent?
Average rent prices in Kent have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.
How does Kent rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kent is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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 $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kent?
Kent's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. These figures represent the current pricing across the city's apartment inventory.
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).