Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Springfield, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Springfield, OH rent rose 5.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,000/month. Renters today are paying $50 more per month on average than last year as the market recovers from a recent trough in mid-2025.

  • Springfield is 47.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it one of the more accessible markets for renters seeking value in Ohio. The city offers 70 total rentals, mostly apartments.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $678/month, 1-bedrooms for $775/month, 2-bedrooms for $970/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,300/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,350/month in Springfield. This range reflects the diversity of rental options across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment climbed 38.6% year over year, a notable rise compared to the citywide increase. This growth contrasts with declines in smaller bedroom tiers and shows varied trends within Springfield's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Springfield

$1,000/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Springfield is $1,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $900 less per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Springfield

70

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Springfield rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $900, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Springfield run $785 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$677

No Change

12%

1 bedroom

$775

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$970

10%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,300

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$2,350

16%

39%

Studio

Average rent

$677

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$970

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

39%

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$1,000
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Springfield, OH is 44% lower than the median rent in Beavercreek, OH.

Discover rentals in Springfield, OH

Hayden House - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

10h ago

8.5

Very good

Hayden House

1452 S Wittenberg Ave, Springfield, OH 45506

1–2 beds

1 bath

$439–$1,010

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
606 1/2 Mason St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Springfield

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
322-324 Bill Edwards Dr. - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.4

Very good

322-324 Bill Edwards Dr.

322 Bill Edwards Dr, Springfield, OH 45504

3 beds

1 bath

$795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
302 N Western Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Springfield

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,000 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Springfield?

Average rent prices in Springfield have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Springfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Springfield is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Springfield?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Springfield are Park View ($867/mo), Ridgewood ($925/mo), and Highlands ($925/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Springfield?

To comfortably afford rent in Springfield, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

June offers the lowest rents in Springfield, while September sees peak pricing with a 14% difference between the two months. November and December are less competitive with reduced demand, making summer and late fall your best timing for apartment hunting.

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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