Last updated on November 6, 2026

Average rent in
Van Wert, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Van Wert

$837/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Van Wert is $837 per month as of October 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,062 less per month.

$1.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Van Wert

7

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Van Wert rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Van Wert, OH, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Van Wert, OH

Average rent prices in Van Wert have decreased by 75% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 Van Wert, OH

Rent prices in Van Wert vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Van Wert is $800, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Van Wert run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

Studio

$750

-

-

1 bedroom

$800

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$875

No Change

12%

4 bedroom

$5,000

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$750

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

2 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Van Wert, OH.

Apartments

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

12%

Houses

Average rent

$1,250

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

Compare median rent prices in Van Wert and Bryan by all bedroom counts and property types.

Van Wert

Median rent price$837
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Van Wert, OH is 27% lower than the median rent in Bryan, OH.

Discover rentals in Van Wert, OH

Apple Glen - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Apple Glen

1116 Kear Rd, Van Wert, OH 45891

1–3 beds

1 bath

$624–$834

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.
406 E Sycamore St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Van Wert

406 East Sycamore Street - 1

406 E Sycamore St #1, Van Wert, OH 45891

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

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.
409 S Fulton St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Van Wert

409 South Fulton Street - 1

409 S Fulton St #1, Van Wert, OH 45891

1 bed

1 bath

$950

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.
Apple Glen - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Apple Glen

1116 Kear Rd, Van Wert, OH 45891

1–3 beds

1 bath

$624–$834

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.
409 S Fulton St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Van Wert

409 South Fulton Street - 1

409 S Fulton St #1, Van Wert, OH 45891

1 bed

1 bath

$950

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.
406 E Sycamore St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Van Wert

406 East Sycamore Street - 1

406 E Sycamore St #1, Van Wert, OH 45891

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

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.
Apple Glen - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Apple Glen

1116 Kear Rd, Van Wert, OH 45891

1–3 beds

1 bath

$624–$834

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 Van Wert, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Van Wert rental market.

How much is rent in Van Wert?

The average rent in Van Wert is $837 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Van Wert?

Average rent prices in Van Wert have decreased by 75% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Van Wert rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Van Wert is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,062 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Van Wert?

To comfortably afford rent in Van Wert, you'd need to earn approximately $34,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).