Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Toledo, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Toledo rent stands today

    Toledo, OH rent rose 6.0% year over year, with a current median of $975/month. Renters today are paying $55 more per month on average than last year, with rents near the peak of $985/month seen just last month.

  • Toledo sits 48.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it one of the more accessible markets for renters seeking value. The city offers 410 total rentals with a mix of apartments and houses.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Toledo run around $700/month, 1-bedrooms around $750/month, and 2-bedrooms around $950/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,250/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,325/month. Apartments make up 55.4% of rentals with a median of $852/month, while houses rent for a median of $1,150/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Glendale Heatherdowns rents rose 74.4% year over year to $1,395/month across 15 rentals. This local surge contrasts with the citywide 6.0% rise and represents a strong hyperlocal market shift.

Median rent

Median rent in Toledo

$975/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Toledo is $975 per month as of October 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $925 less per month.

$1.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Toledo

410

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $852, whereas a house costs $1,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Toledo run $735 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

Studio

$700

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$750

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$950

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

9%

4 bedroom

$1,325

4%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$700

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

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$975
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,359
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Toledo, OH is 28% 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
Groceries1% lower
Health5% higher
Housing9% lower
Transportation8% lower
Utilities1% higher

Discover rentals in Toledo, OH

Toledo Estates - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.3

Very good

Toledo Estates

3019 Nebraska Ave, Toledo, OH 43607

2 beds

1 bath

$400

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.
920 Orchard Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

920 Orchard Street

920 Orchard St, Toledo, OH 43609

3 beds

1 bath

$577

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.
1011 Navarre Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

East Toledo apartment for rent in Toledo

2BR/1.0BA

1011 Navarre Ave, Toledo, OH 43605

2 beds

1 bath

$600

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.
2453 Caledonia Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

2453 Caledonia Street

2453 Caledonia St, Toledo, OH 43605

2 beds

1 bath

$639

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 Toledo, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Toledo rental market.

How much is rent in Toledo?

The average rent in Toledo is $975 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Toledo?

Average rent prices in Toledo have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Toledo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Toledo is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Toledo?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Toledo are Whitmer Trilby ($725/mo), Old West End ($857/mo), and Franklin Park ($889/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Toledo?

To comfortably afford rent in Toledo, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/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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