Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Norwood, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Norwood, OH rent rose 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Renters today are paying $173 more per month than last year.

  • Norwood sits 34.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city has a total of 64 rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Norwood are $825/month, 1-bedrooms $950/month, 2-bedrooms $1,450/month, 3-bedrooms $1,760/month, and 4+ bedrooms $2,325/month. This range shows the variation renters face across different unit sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Houses in Norwood have climbed 20.0% year over year, outpacing the citywide median rise of 2.0%. This segment's growth reveals a distinct trend within the local rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Norwood

$1,250/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Norwood is $1,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Norwood

64

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Norwood 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 Norwood, OH

Average rent prices in Norwood have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Norwood, OH

Rent prices in Norwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Norwood is $1,200, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Norwood run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$825

7%

30%

1 bedroom

$950

5%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,450

5%

33%

3 bedroom

$1,759

3%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,325

30%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

33%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,759

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,325

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

12%

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

Compare median rent prices in Norwood and Bellevue by all bedroom counts and property types.

Norwood

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,347
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Norwood, OH is 7% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, KY.

Discover rentals in Norwood, OH

5200 Carthage Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

45m ago

9.1

Excellent

5200 Carthage Avenue

5200 Carthage Ave, Norwood, OH 45212

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,050–$1,200

1846 Hopkins Ave Unit 2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Norwood

Beautifully renovated second story unit

1846 Hopkins Ave Unit 2, Norwood, OH 45212

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

2222 Lawn Ave #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Norwood

Residential Lease, Norwood, OH

2222 Lawn Ave #6, Norwood, OH 45212

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

1735 Mills Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Norwood

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,080

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions for Norwood, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Norwood rental market.

How much is rent in Norwood?

The average rent in Norwood is $1,250 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Norwood?

Average rent prices in Norwood have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Norwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Norwood is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Norwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Norwood, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the best rental deals in Norwood, with rents running about 10% lower than November's peak prices. March tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand, while October and December see less competition.

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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