Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 9, 2026
Average rent in
Sandusky, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on September 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Sandusky
$1,391/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Sandusky is $1,391 per month as of September 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $509 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sandusky
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sandusky rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sandusky, OH
Average rent prices in Sandusky have remained the same 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 $1,388, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Sandusky run $1,364 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,596.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,137 | No Change | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $895 | No Change |  12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,580 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,450 | 26% | 11% |
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 | $1,388 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,350 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,137
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,580
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
11%
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
$1,388
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
9%
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
27%lower than the national median
53%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sandusky, OH is 55% 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
9h ago
Pioneer Trl, Sandusky, OH 44870
1–2 beds
1 bath
$695–$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
320 Fremont Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sandusky
1519 West Perkins Avenue-1519 #1519, Sandusky, OH 44870
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
$950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sandusky
2119 E Forest Dr #2119, Sandusky, OH 44870
2 beds
1 bath
$960
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,136
Apartment for rent
2h ago
156 E Market St, Sandusky, OH 44870
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,083–$3,636
Apartment for rent
6h ago
122 Redwood Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870
2 beds
2 baths
$1,779–$2,778
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
238 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,892
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,136
Apartment for rent
2h ago
156 E Market St, Sandusky, OH 44870
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,083–$3,636
Apartment for rent
13h ago
100 Brook Blvd, Sandusky, OH 44870
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,705–$1,825
Apartment for rent
6h ago
122 Redwood Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870
2 beds
2 baths
$1,779–$2,778
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sandusky
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Sandusky
1528 5th St #BLUE, Sandusky, OH 44870
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,600
Condo for rent
Available Sep 7
2h ago
156 E Market St, Sandusky, OH 44870
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,083–$3,636
Apartment for rent
4d ago
238 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,892
Apartment for rent
3d ago
156 E Market St, Sandusky, OH 44870
1 bed
1 bath
$1,134–$1,154
Apartment for rent
6h ago
122 Redwood Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870
2 beds
2 baths
$1,779–$2,778
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
238 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
Studio
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Sandusky
2136 E Forest Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House 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 $1,391 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sandusky?
Average rent prices in Sandusky have remained the same 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 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $509 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 $56,000/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).