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Last updated on May 26, 2026
Average rent in
Oberlin, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on May 26, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Oberlin
$1,000/mo
50%vs previous year
The average rent in Oberlin is $1,000 per month as of May 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oberlin
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 50% 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 $899, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Oberlin run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $789 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $805 | 52% | - | |
2 bedroom | $950 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,295 |  1% | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,550 | 20% | 6% |
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 | $899 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $950 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$789
1 bedroom
Average rent
$805
Last 30 days
52%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
6%
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
$899
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$950
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
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
49%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oberlin, OH is 37% lower than the median rent in Avon Lake, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
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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 $1,000 per month as of May 23, 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 50% since last year.
How does Oberlin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oberlin is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $40,000/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).