Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Springfield, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Springfield rent stands today

    Springfield, OH rent rose 21.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,125/month. Renters are paying $92 more per month on average than last year, with rent holding steady month to month at the peak of $1,100/month.

  • Springfield sits 41.7% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters despite a small total rental inventory of 56 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Springfield rent for $675/month, 1-bedrooms for $788/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,170/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,195/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,595/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Springfield

$1,125/mo

increased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Springfield is $1,125 per month as of July 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $805 less per month.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Springfield

56

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Springfield rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 22% 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 $887, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Springfield run $780 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$675

67%

8%

1 bedroom

$787

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$1,169

1%

21%

3 bedroom

$1,195

4%

8%

4 bedroom

$1,595

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$675

Last 30 days

67%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$787

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,169

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

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$1,125
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,842
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Springfield, OH is 39% lower than the median rent in Beavercreek, OH.

Discover rentals in Springfield, OH

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2 beds

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 $1,125 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Springfield?

Average rent prices in Springfield have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 22% since last year.

How does Springfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Springfield is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $805 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Springfield?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Springfield are Southgate ($850/mo), Wheldon Park Homes ($912/mo), and Eastview Heights ($950/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Springfield?

To comfortably afford rent in Springfield, you'd need to earn approximately $45,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Springfield average around $770/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,040/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).

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