Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Wooster, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Wooster

$1,150/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wooster is $1,150 per month as of September 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wooster

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wooster 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 Wooster, OH

Average rent prices in Wooster have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Wooster, OH

Rent prices in Wooster vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wooster is $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Wooster run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$900

3%

14%

1 bedroom

$845

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$1,187

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,750

4%

56%

4 bedroom

$1,995

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$845

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,187

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

56%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in Wooster and Barberton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wooster

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wooster, OH is 21% higher than the median rent in Barberton, OH.

Cost of living in Wooster, 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 & Services8% lower
Groceries6% lower
Health7% lower
Housing19% lower
Transportation5% lower
Utilities4% higher

Discover rentals in Wooster, OH

1988 East Smithville Western Road - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

1988 East Smithville Western Road

1988 E Smithville Western Rd, Wooster, OH 44691

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

1855 Mechanicsburg Rd. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

1855 Mechanicsburg Rd.

1855 Mechanicsburg Rd, Wooster, OH 44691

3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,430–$1,495

Apartment for rent

751 Belmont Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Wooster

3 Bedroom 1 Bath home for rent

751 Belmont Ave, Wooster, OH 44691

3 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

848 E University St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wooster

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Wooster, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Wooster rental market.

How much is rent in Wooster?

The average rent in Wooster is $1,150 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wooster?

Average rent prices in Wooster have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Wooster rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wooster is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wooster?

To comfortably afford rent in Wooster, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/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).

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