Last updated on June 11, 2026

Average rent in
Sandusky, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Sandusky

$1,385/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sandusky is $1,385 per month as of June 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $565 less per month.

$1.90

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sandusky

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sandusky rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Sandusky, OH

Average rent prices in Sandusky have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,332, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Sandusky run $1,296 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,596.

Listings

Studio

$1,137

1%

2%

1 bedroom

$850

1%

26%

2 bedroom

$1,648

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,200

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$6,883

8%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,137

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,648

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,883

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

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

Median rent price$1,385
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$860
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sandusky, OH is 61% higher than the median rent in Ashland, OH.

Cost of living in Sandusky, OH

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services2% higher
Groceries3% lower
HealthNo difference
Housing15% lower
Transportation4% lower
Utilities4% lower

Discover rentals in Sandusky, OH

Pioneer Trail - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.6

Very good

Pioneer Trail

Pioneer Trl, Sandusky, OH 44870

1–2 beds

1 bath

$695–$795

Apartment for rent

1912 Camp St Apt 2s - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sandusky

1912 Camp St 2S

1912 Camp St Apt 2s, Sandusky, OH 44870

2 beds

1 bath

$900

House for rent

Available Jun 1

1515 W Perkins Ave #1515 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sandusky

1513 W Perkins Avenue - 1515

1515 W Perkins Ave #1515, Sandusky, OH 44870

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

1515 West Perkins Avenue-1515 #1515 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sandusky

1513 W Perkins Avenue - 1515

1515 West Perkins Avenue-1515 #1515, Sandusky, OH 44870

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

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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 $1,385 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sandusky?

Average rent prices in Sandusky have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Sandusky rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sandusky is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $565 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 $55,000/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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