Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Kent, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Kent, OH rent slipped 18.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,050/month. Renters today are paying $262 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Kent rents sit 44.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a highly accessible market for renters seeking value in Ohio.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Kent run around $625/month, 1-bedrooms at $787/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,200/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,295/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $1,650/month. The 2-bedroom segment represents the largest share of rentals at 34.3%.
Median rent
Median rent in Kent
$1,050/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Kent is $1,050 per month as of September 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kent
53
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 5% over the last month and have decreased by 18% 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 $1,012, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Kent run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,045.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $625 | 8% | 49% | |
1 bedroom | $787 | 6% | 28% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 2% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,295 |  23% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $1,650 | 5% | 14% |
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 | $1,012 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,695 | 2% | 31% | |
Rooms | $799 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$625
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
49%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$787
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
28%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
14%
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
$1,012
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
31%
Rooms
Average rent
$799
Last 30 days
1%
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
45%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kent, OH is 2% lower than the median rent in Akron, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,075
1%$950
12%$1,195
11%$1,295
13%$1,375
7%$1,445
3%$1,099
17%$1,289
12%$2,400
16%$1,395
2%$1,075
36%$1,437
30%Discover rentals in Kent, OH
4d ago
7263 State Route 43, Kent, OH 44240
1 bed
1 bath
$450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Kent
1541 Whitehall Blvd, Kent, OH 44240
5 beds
3 baths
$640
$549
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 12
13h ago
254 W Elm St, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1017 Vine St, Kent, OH 44240
4 beds
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$4,296
$4,065
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kent
5363 Mallard Cir, Kent, OH 44240
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
6h ago
1405 Wyles Dr, Kent, OH 44240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$2,600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1100 Huckleberry Ln, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
2 baths
$1,999–$2,601
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$4,296
$4,065
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
1405 Wyles Dr, Kent, OH 44240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$2,600
Apartment for rent
8h ago
6115 Pebblebrook Ln, Kent, OH 44240
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,024–$1,810
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1100 Huckleberry Ln, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
2 baths
$1,999–$2,601
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5217 Cline Rd #B, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
2 baths
$1,335
$1,195
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 16
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Kent
1505 Whitehall Blvd, Kent, OH 44240
1 bed
1 bath
$639
House for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kent
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
House for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kent
722 Avondale St, Kent, OH 44240
5 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5217 Cline Rd #B, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
2 baths
$1,335
$1,195
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 16
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$4,296
$4,065
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
1405 Wyles Dr, Kent, OH 44240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$2,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
250 River St, Kent, OH 44240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
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 $1,050 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kent?
Average rent prices in Kent have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.
How does Kent rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kent is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 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 $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 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).