Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Toledo, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Toledo rent stands today

    Toledo, OH rent rose 8.7% year over year, with a current median of $995/month. Renters today are paying $57 more per month on average than last year, reaching the city's peak rent level from September 2026.

  • Toledo sits 47.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in the Midwest. The city offers 390 total rentals across a range of neighborhoods and unit types.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Toledo rent for about $700/month, 1-bedrooms around $725/month, and 2-bedrooms near $970/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,250/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,400/month. These bedroom tiers represent the main rental options available.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Scott Park rents climbed 66.7% year over year to $1,500/month across 27 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 8.7% rise. Meanwhile, Fort Industry rents fell 17.5% year over year to $825/month, showing notable divergence within Toledo's neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Toledo

$995/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Toledo is $995 per month as of September 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $905 less per month.

$1.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Toledo

390

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Toledo 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 Toledo, OH

Average rent prices in Toledo have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 Toledo, OH

Rent prices in Toledo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Toledo is $850, whereas a house costs $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Toledo run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$700

8%

8%

1 bedroom

$725

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$970

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,250

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

16%

Studio

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$970

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

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

Compare median rent prices in Toledo and Erie by all bedroom counts and property types.

Toledo

Median rent price$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,475
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Toledo, OH is 33% lower than the median rent in Erie, MI.

Cost of living in Toledo, 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 & Services1% higher
GroceriesNo difference
Health14% higher
Housing8% lower
Transportation7% lower
Utilities1% higher

Discover rentals in Toledo, OH

Toledo Estates - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.3

Very good

Toledo Estates

3019 Nebraska Ave, Toledo, OH 43607

2 beds

1 bath

$400

730 Plymouth St - Photo 1 of 1

39m ago

East Toledo apartment for rent in Toledo

730 Plymouth St, Toledo, OH 43605

2 beds

1 bath

$550

920 Orchard Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

920 Orchard Street

920 Orchard St, Toledo, OH 43609

3 beds

1 bath

$577

425 W Bancroft St #306 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Old West End apartment for rent in Toledo

2 beds

1 bath

$615

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Frequently asked questions for Toledo, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Toledo rental market.

How much is rent in Toledo?

The average rent in Toledo is $995 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Toledo?

Average rent prices in Toledo have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Toledo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Toledo is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $905 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Toledo?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Toledo are Franklin Park ($849/mo), Five Points Library Village ($950/mo), and Old West End ($955/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Toledo?

To comfortably afford rent in Toledo, 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 Toledo?

February offers the best rental deals in Toledo with the lowest prices of the year, while August sees peak pricing with roughly a 2.8% difference between the cheapest and most expensive months.

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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