Last updated on June 3, 2026

Average rent in
Northfield, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Northfield

$1,612/mo

decreased by36%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northfield is $1,612 per month as of May 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $337 less per month.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northfield

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northfield rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Northfield, OH

Average rent prices in Northfield have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 36% 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 Northfield, OH

Rent prices in Northfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Northfield is $1,138, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Northfield run $900 on average.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

-

-

1 bedroom

$895

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,399

55%

-

3 bedroom

$1,450

No Change

36%

4 bedroom

$2,000

37%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,399

Last 30 days

55%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last year

36%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

37%

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

Compare median rent prices in Northfield and Aurora by all bedroom counts and property types.

Northfield

Median rent price$1,612
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,475
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northfield, OH is 9% higher than the median rent in Aurora, OH.

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Frequently asked questions for Northfield, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Northfield rental market.

How much is rent in Northfield?

The average rent in Northfield is $1,612 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northfield?

Average rent prices in Northfield have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 36% since last year.

How does Northfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northfield is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $337 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Northfield?

To comfortably afford rent in Northfield, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Northfield?

Northfield offers excellent options for pet owners, with 100% of rental listings accommodating pets in some capacity. The rental market averages about 7 listings per month, and every available apartment welcomes pets through various policies covering small pets, cats, or other arrangements.

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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