Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Norwood, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Norwood rent stands today

    Norwood, OH rent rose 13.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters today are paying $166 more per month on average than last year as the market recovers from a recent trough below $1,200/month earlier in 2025.

  • Norwood is 28.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. With 50 total rentals, it is a smaller, more affordable market for renters seeking value outside pricier metros.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $775/month, 1-bedrooms for $960/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,395/month. Larger units, including 3- and 4-bedroom homes, reach $2,500/month, offering options for different household sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Norwood

$1,350/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Norwood is $1,350 per month as of September 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Norwood

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Norwood rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $1,225, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Norwood run $960 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$775

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

$960

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,395

3%

27%

3 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

45%

4 bedroom

$2,500

39%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$960

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

45%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

39%

Last year

31%

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$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,452
decreased by24%

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

3d ago

8.8

Very good

5200 Carthage Avenue

5200 Carthage Ave, Norwood, OH 45212

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,050–$1,200

Apartment for rent

1735 Mills Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Norwood

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,050

Condo for rent

Available Jul 17

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

Apartment for rent

1846 Hopkins Ave Unit 2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Norwood

Beautifully renovated second story unit

1846 Hopkins Ave Unit 2, Norwood, OH 45212

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 21

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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 $1,350 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Norwood?

Average rent prices in Norwood have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Norwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Norwood is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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 $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 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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