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Findlay, OH

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This designated “dream town” doesn’t disappoint

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You won’t want to miss any of the bustle in this fantastic little city. The University of Findlay, a private institution, resides in the city and offers a beautiful campus and a strong sense of community. The Findlay Country Club, a hub to the community, is a longstanding private club with majestic golf course, lavish dining, and welcoming members and staff. The city of Findlay even has its own small airport in the southwest corner of town. The Hancock County Fairgrounds, multiple community parks, and wonderful public schools in the Findlay City School District reside here.

This city has a vibrant, family-friendly downtown with an incredible variety of dining and shopping experiences. Must-try local treasures include DiVine Wine Bar, a one-of-a-kind spot with many self-serve wines, and Bistro on Main, fine dining that’s perfect for special occasions. Antiques, art, clothes, accessories, furniture, and more can be found out shopping in downtown Findlay. Find your apartment in Finlay so you can join some of the community events downtown such as painting classes, food trucks, parades, live music, yoga, and kid-friendly activities.

Explore the City

Gorgeous historic homes line Main Street in downtown Findlay.

Blanchard River is nestled on the edge of Riverside Park in Findlay.

The Hancock County Courthouse in Findlay is a historic courthouse built between 1886 and 1888.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Findlay, OH is $506 for a studio, $760 for one bedroom, $1,264 for two bedrooms, and $1,331 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Findlay has increased by 4.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$760/month
629 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Findlay, OH is 6.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Findlay is 15.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $506 - $1,331. You can expect to pay 3.9% less for groceries, 0.2% less for utilities, and 0.1% more for transportation.

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Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Liberty-Benton Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

597 Students

Liberty-Benton Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

427 Students

Donnell Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

523 Students

Wilson Vance Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

399 Students

Chamberlin Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

348 Students

Liberty-Benton Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

427 Students

Donnell Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

523 Students

Trojan Academy Blended

Public

Grades 6-12

76 Students

Glenwood Middle School

Public

Grades 7-9

Findlay High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,915 Students

Liberty-Benton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

520 Students

Trojan Academy Blended

Public

Grades 6-12

76 Students

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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 September 2025.