Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Wooster, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Wooster

$950/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wooster is $950 per month as of June 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wooster

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wooster 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 Wooster, OH, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Wooster, OH

Average rent prices in Wooster have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $950, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Wooster run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,125.

Listings

Studio

$725

3%

8%

1 bedroom

$825

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,282

4%

25%

3 bedroom

$1,595

12%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,750

No Change

56%

Studio

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,282

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last year

56%

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$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$965
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wooster, OH is 2% lower 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 & Services9% lower
Groceries6% lower
Health11% lower
Housing17% lower
Transportation24% higher
Utilities2% 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

133 Catherine St #DOWN - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wooster

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 bath

$1,430

Apartment 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 $950 per month as of June 6, 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 8% since last year.

How does Wooster rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wooster is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 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 $38,000/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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