Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 19, 2026
Average rent in
Lima, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on May 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lima
$1,350/mo
32%vs previous year
The average rent in Lima is $1,350 per month as of May 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $599 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lima
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lima rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lima, OH
Average rent prices in Lima have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 32% 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 $925, whereas a house costs $1,397. 1-bedroom apartments in Lima run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 |  28% | 171% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | 14% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 7% | 21% | |
3 bedroom | $1,495 | 4% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,495 | 18% | 21% |
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 Lima, OH.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $925 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,397 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
28%
Last year
171%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
21%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
21%
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 Lima, OH.
Apartments
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
6%
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
31%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lima, OH is 23% higher than the median rent in Delphos, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,100
12%$1,150
$1,109
18%$934
11%$1,400
$2,100
36%$1,495
12%$1,495
$1,100
12%$1,295
16%$1,025
9%$1,550
42%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 & Services | 6% lower |
| Groceries | No difference |
| Health | 5% higher |
| Housing | 18% lower |
| Transportation | 3% lower |
| Utilities | 2% lower |
Discover rentals in Lima, OH
4d ago
340 340 - 340 1/2 McPheron St., Lima, OH 45801
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lima
3 beds
2 baths
$975
House for rent
Available Apr 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lima
3 beds
2 baths
$975
House for rent
Available Apr 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lima
3 beds
2 baths
$975
House for rent
Available Apr 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lima
608 S Primrose Pl #NA, Lima, OH 45805
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lima
2357 Amy Dr, Lima, OH 45807
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
Available Mar 18
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lima
630 Ewing Ave, Lima, OH 45801
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lima
1014 W Market St #3, Lima, OH 45805
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
$1,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
1d ago
House for rent in Lima
525 S Collins Ave #1, Lima, OH 45804
3 beds
1 bath
$1,495
House for rent
Available Jun 1
3d ago
House for rent in Lima
3 beds
1 bath
$1,795
$1,595
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lima
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lima
3 beds
2 baths
$975
House for rent
Available Apr 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lima
2357 Amy Dr, Lima, OH 45807
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
Available Mar 18
3d ago
House for rent in Lima
3 beds
1 bath
$1,795
$1,595
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lima
1014 W Market St #3, Lima, OH 45805
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
$1,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lima
138 Harrison Avenue #138, Lima, OH 45804
3 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
3d ago
House for rent in Lima
3 beds
1 bath
$1,795
$1,595
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
340 340 - 340 1/2 McPheron St., Lima, OH 45801
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lima
906 Daniels Ave, Lima, OH 45805
1 bed
0.5 baths
$1,600
$700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lima
1014 W Market St #3, Lima, OH 45805
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
$1,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
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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 $1,350 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lima?
Average rent prices in Lima have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 32% since last year.
How does Lima rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lima is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $599 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 $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lima?
Lima's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $700 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $970 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's available 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).