Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Oberlin, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Oberlin

$1,025/mo

decreased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oberlin is $1,025 per month as of October 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $875 less per month.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oberlin

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oberlin rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Oberlin, OH, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Oberlin, OH

Average rent prices in Oberlin have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 29% 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 Oberlin, OH

Rent prices in Oberlin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oberlin is $900, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Oberlin run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $915.

Listings

Studio

$912

No Change

58%

1 bedroom

$800

11%

38%

2 bedroom

$925

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$1,375

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$1,600

20%

-

Studio

Average rent

$912

Last year

58%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

38%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$925

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

20%

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

Compare median rent prices in Oberlin and Avon Lake by all bedroom counts and property types.

Oberlin

Median rent price$1,025
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,470
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oberlin, OH is 30% lower than the median rent in Avon Lake, OH.

Discover rentals in Oberlin, OH

526 W College St #16 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Oberlin

ResidentialLease, Oberlin, OH

526 W College St #16, Oberlin, OH 44074

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,275

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Oberlin, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Oberlin rental market.

How much is rent in Oberlin?

The average rent in Oberlin is $1,025 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oberlin?

Average rent prices in Oberlin have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.

How does Oberlin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oberlin is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $875 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Oberlin?

To comfortably afford rent in Oberlin, you'd need to earn approximately $41,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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