Last updated on August 20, 2026

Average rent in
Lima, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Lima

$1,175/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lima is $1,175 per month as of August 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lima

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lima rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 decreased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $1,085, whereas a house costs $1,322. 1-bedroom apartments in Lima run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

28%

No Change

1 bedroom

$800

30%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,450

8%

29%

3 bedroom

$1,450

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,995

35%

102%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

35%

Last year

102%

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$1,175
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$900
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lima, OH is 31% higher 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

580 Harrison Avenue - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lima

4 beds

1 bath

$465

House for rent

Available Aug 1

580 Harrison Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

580 Harrison Ave #NA, Lima, OH 45804

4 beds

1 bath

$465

House for rent

Available Aug 1

710 W Robb Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lima

4 beds

1 bath

$485

House for rent

Available Sep 27

360 Jacobs Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$600

House for rent

Available Jul 1

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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 $1,175 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lima?

Average rent prices in Lima have decreased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Lima rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lima is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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 $47,000/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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