Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Average rent in
Sandusky, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Sandusky
$1,419/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Sandusky is $1,419 per month as of July 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $511 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sandusky
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sandusky rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sandusky, OH
Average rent prices in Sandusky have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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
Sandusky, OH
Rent prices in Sandusky vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sandusky is $1,364, whereas a house costs $1,472. 1-bedroom apartments in Sandusky run $1,364 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,596.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,083 | 2% |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $860 | 1% | 20% | |
2 bedroom | $1,605 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,525 | 11% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $1,295 | 8% | 58% |
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 Sandusky, OH.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,364 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,472 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,083
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$860
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,605
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
58%
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 Sandusky, OH.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,364
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,472
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Sandusky, 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 Sandusky, OH compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Sandusky and Ashland by all bedroom counts and property types.
Sandusky
26%lower than the national median
53%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sandusky, OH is 58% higher than the median rent in Ashland, OH.
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Cost of living in Sandusky, OH
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% higher |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 6% lower |
| Housing | 20% lower |
| Transportation | 3% lower |
| Utilities | 2% lower |
Discover rentals in Sandusky, OH
4d ago
Pioneer Trl, Sandusky, OH 44870
1–2 beds
1 bath
$695–$795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
409 Hendry St, Sandusky, OH 44870
1–3 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sandusky
2119 E Forest Dr #2119, Sandusky, OH 44870
2 beds
1 bath
$960
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
2d ago
320 Fremont Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
2 beds
1 bath
$990
Apartment for rent
13h ago
156 E Market St, Sandusky, OH 44870
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,083–$3,636
Apartment for rent
2d ago
122 Redwood Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870
2 beds
2 baths
$1,954–$2,557
Apartment for rent
1d ago
238 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,892
Apartment for rent
2d ago
100 Brook Blvd, Sandusky, OH 44870
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,730–$1,775
Apartment for rent
13h ago
156 E Market St, Sandusky, OH 44870
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,083–$3,636
Apartment for rent
2d ago
100 Brook Blvd, Sandusky, OH 44870
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,730–$1,775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
238 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,892
Apartment for rent
2d ago
122 Redwood Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870
2 beds
2 baths
$1,954–$2,557
Apartment for rent
2d ago
122 Redwood Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870
2 beds
2 baths
$1,954–$2,557
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Sandusky
1528 5th St, Sandusky, OH 44870
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,700
Condo for rent
Available Sep 7
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Sandusky
1528 5th St #BLUE, Sandusky, OH 44870
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,700
Condo for rent
Available Sep 7
2d ago
801 Warren St, Sandusky, OH 44870
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
13h ago
156 E Market St, Sandusky, OH 44870
1 bed
1 bath
$1,134–$1,154
Apartment for rent
1d ago
409 Hendry St, Sandusky, OH 44870
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
801 Warren St, Sandusky, OH 44870
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
122 Redwood Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870
2 beds
2 baths
$1,954–$2,557
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Sandusky, OH
Quick answers to common questions about the Sandusky rental market.
How much is rent in Sandusky?
The average rent in Sandusky is $1,419 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sandusky?
Average rent prices in Sandusky have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Sandusky rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sandusky is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $511 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sandusky?
To comfortably afford rent in Sandusky, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Sandusky?
Based on our current listings, Sandusky welcomes pet owners with 58% of rental apartments being pet-friendly. With about 71 listings available monthly, this works out to roughly 41 pet-welcoming apartments each month.
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).