Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Kent, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Kent
$1,024/mo
22%vs previous year
The average rent in Kent is $1,024 per month as of October 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $876 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kent
48
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 22% 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 $995, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Kent run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,045.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | No Change |  20% | |
1 bedroom | $800 | 10% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $1,050 | 5% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $1,399 | 13% | 25% | |
4 bedroom | $639 | 61% | 54% |
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 | $995 | 2% | 20% | |
Condos | $1,400 | 27% | 10% | |
Houses | $1,450 | 9% | 26% | |
Rooms | $844 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
25%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$639
Last 30 days
61%
Last year
54%
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
$995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
26%
Rooms
Average rent
$844
Last 30 days
2%
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
46%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kent, OH is 6% lower than the median rent in Akron, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
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17%$2,450
9%$1,395
3%$1,004
33%$1,550
20%Discover rentals in Kent, OH
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Kent
E Summit St & S Depeyster St, Kent, OH 44240
4 beds
1 bath
$400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 2
4d ago
1017 Vine St, Kent, OH 44240
4 beds
1 bath
$500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2501 Meloy Rd, Kent, OH 44240
4 beds
2 baths
$500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kent
2521 Meloy Rd, Kent, OH 44240
4 beds
2 baths
$500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$3,804
Price dropped $240Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1405 Wyles Dr, Kent, OH 44240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1100 Huckleberry Ln, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
2 baths
$1,887–$2,868
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kent
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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.House for rent
Available Feb 22
3d ago
Verified
1450 E Summit St, Kent, OH 44240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,854–$1,884
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$3,804
Price dropped $240Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1405 Wyles Dr, Kent, OH 44240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1100 Huckleberry Ln, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
2 baths
$1,887–$2,868
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1450 E Summit St, Kent, OH 44240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,854–$1,884
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
3d ago
6115 Pebblebrook Ln, Kent, OH 44240
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,024–$1,810
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kent
2521 Meloy Rd, Kent, OH 44240
4 beds
2 baths
$500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
2d ago
House for rent in Kent
541 E School St #NA, Kent, OH 44240
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,450
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.House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$3,804
Price dropped $240Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1405 Wyles Dr, Kent, OH 44240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1300 Brimfield Dr, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1100 Huckleberry Ln, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
2 baths
$1,887–$2,868
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.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 $1,024 per month as of October 31, 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 22% since last year.
How does Kent rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kent is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $876 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 $41,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kent?
May offers the lowest rental prices in Kent, with rents running about 20% lower than the peak season in October. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.
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).