Last updated on July 5, 2026

Average rent in
Lima, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Lima

$1,175/mo

increased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lima is $1,175 per month as of July 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $775 less per month.

$1.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lima

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lima rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 33% over the last month and have increased by 21% 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 $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Lima run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

28%

126%

1 bedroom

$750

1%

68%

2 bedroom

$1,425

21%

22%

3 bedroom

$1,495

4%

5%

4 bedroom

$650

38%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

126%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

68%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

38%

Last year

28%

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 by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lima, OH is 13% 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

580 Harrison Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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580 Harrison Ave #NA, Lima, OH 45804

4 beds

1 bath

$465

House for rent

Available Aug 1

580 Harrison Avenue - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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4 beds

1 bath

$465

House for rent

Available Aug 1

1501 N West St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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House for rent

Available Aug 1

360 Jacobs Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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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 July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lima?

Average rent prices in Lima have increased by 33% over the last month and have increased by 21% since last year.

How does Lima rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lima is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $775 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?

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).

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