Last updated on October 7, 2026

Average rent in
Lima, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Lima

$1,197/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lima is $1,197 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $702 less per month.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lima

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lima rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lima, OH

Average rent prices in Lima have increased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Lima, OH

Rent prices in Lima vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lima is $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,272. 1-bedroom apartments in Lima run $890 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$995

4%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,150

19%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,400

16%

12%

4 bedroom

$990

32%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$990

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

24%

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

Compare median rent prices in Lima and Delphos by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lima

Median rent price$1,197
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lima, OH is 20% lower than the median rent in Delphos, OH.

Cost of living in Lima, OH

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services6% lower
GroceriesNo difference
Health5% higher
Housing18% lower
Transportation4% lower
Utilities2% lower

Discover rentals in Lima, OH

419 S Collett St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lima

838 N Metcalf St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lima

4 beds

2 baths

$1,495

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Frequently asked questions for Lima, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Lima rental market.

How much is rent in Lima?

The average rent in Lima is $1,197 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lima?

Average rent prices in Lima have increased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Lima rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lima is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $702 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lima?

To comfortably afford rent in Lima, 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 Lima?

June offers the lowest rents in Lima, while December sees the highest prices, creating a 23.8% difference between peak and off-peak pricing. Searching in June could result in lower prices compared to winter months.

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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