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Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
Oberlin, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Oberlin
$900/mo
57%vs previous year
The average rent in Oberlin is $900 per month as of August 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,025 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oberlin
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Oberlin rentals at each price point
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 decreased by 42% over the last month and have increased by 57% 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 $875, whereas a house costs $1,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Oberlin run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $905.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $875 | No Change | 141% | |
1 bedroom | $742 | 39% | 33% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,895 |  31% | 49% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 20% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Oberlin, OH.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $875 | 28% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,000 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,475 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$875
Last year
141%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$742
Last 30 days
39%
Last year
33%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
31%
Last year
49%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
20%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Oberlin, OH.
Apartments
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
28%
Condos
Average rent
$1,000
Houses
Average rent
$1,475
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
53%lower than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oberlin, OH is 40% lower than the median rent in Avon Lake, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,510
28%$1,300
38%$1,895
32%$1,812
$1,615
27%$1,095
19%$1,175
49%$950
12%$1,223
49%$1,750
25%$1,024
13%$975
Discover rentals in Oberlin, OH
1d ago
50 Walnut St, Oberlin, OH 44074
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
50 Walnut St, Oberlin, OH 44074
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
50 Walnut St, Oberlin, OH 44074
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
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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 $900 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oberlin?
Average rent prices in Oberlin have decreased by 42% over the last month and have increased by 57% since last year.
How does Oberlin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oberlin is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,025 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 $36,000/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).