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Chillicothe, OH Area Guide

A cozy riverside community surrounded by Ohio’s gorgeous natural landscape

Suburb Historic River College Parks

Chillicothe is a small city located about fifty miles due south of Columbus on the banks of the Scioto River. The community holds a unique place in Ohio’s history, serving as the state’s capital city on two separate occasions in the early 19th century. Today, Chillicothe is a vibrant community with tranquil residential neighborhoods surrounding a charming Downtown district that embodies timeless Americana.

The campus of Ohio University – Chillicothe sits on the west side of town, enrolling around 2,500 students and serving as a major intellectual and cultural hub for the community. Residents enjoy a city landscape shaded by lush tree cover, with the nearby forests and hills providing terrific opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Chillicothe, OH is $525 for a studio, $633 for one bedroom, $1,053 for two bedrooms, and $917 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chillicothe has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$633/month
628 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Chillicothe, OH is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

33 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

31 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Unioto Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Zane Trace Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

Huntington Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

Chillicothe Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Unioto Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

Zane Trace Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

Huntington Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

Unioto High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Zane Trace High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Huntington High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Chillicothe High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
  • Great Seal State Park
  • Scioto Trail State Park

Airports

  • Rickenbacker International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.