Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Springfield, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Springfield rent stands today

    Springfield, OH rent rose 25.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Renters are paying $177 more per month than last year, and the median rent has returned to the peak level of $1,150/month reached this June.

  • Springfield is 43.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 62 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Springfield run around $700/month, 1-bedrooms around $788/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,174/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,595/month, while apartments are more affordable at $875/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Wheldon Park Homes rents climbed 98.3% year over year to $1,735/month, and East Springfield rose 84.1% to $1,473/month. These increases contrast with the citywide 25.7% rise and show strong local demand in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Springfield

$1,100/mo

increased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in Springfield is $1,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Springfield

62

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Springfield rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Springfield, OH

Average rent prices in Springfield have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 26% 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 Springfield, OH

Rent prices in Springfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Springfield is $875, whereas a house costs $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Springfield run $780 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,010.

Listings

Studio

$700

2%

9%

1 bedroom

$787

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,174

2%

39%

3 bedroom

$1,245

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,672

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$787

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,174

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

39%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,245

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,672

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Springfield, 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 Springfield, OH compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Springfield and Beavercreek by all bedroom counts and property types.

Springfield

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,783
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Springfield, OH is 38% lower than the median rent in Beavercreek, OH.

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1 bath

$825

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Frequently asked questions for Springfield, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Springfield rental market.

How much is rent in Springfield?

The average rent in Springfield is $1,100 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Springfield?

Average rent prices in Springfield have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 26% since last year.

How does Springfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Springfield is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Springfield?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Springfield are Ridgewood ($835/mo), Avondale ($875/mo), and Burnett Acres ($1,047/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Springfield?

To comfortably afford rent in Springfield, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Springfield?

Springfield's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $770 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,000 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of Springfield's rental inventory at 41% of available listings.

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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