The University of Toledo

Toledo, OH

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The University of Toledo Main Campus - Toledo, OH Area Guide

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One of 14 state universities in Ohio, the University of Toledo is a diverse, student-centered metropolitan research university advancing knowledge through excellence in learning, discovery, and engagement. Established in 1872, UT has researchers working at all levels—from undergraduate to faculty—to improve the human condition. UT is home to nationally ranked academic programs, including those in business, engineering, law, and occupational therapy. Recognized for its beauty, UT’s picturesque campus is proximate to many apartments, lofts, and houses available for rent. Neighborhoods convenient to UT include Ottawa Hills and Old Orchard. Nearby access to I-75 and the 475 make commuting to campus simple. About 200 student organizations, art exhibits, theater performances, the Rockets NCAA Division I athletic games, and world-renowned visiting speakers make the UT campus a vibrant place. UT is just three miles from Downtown Toledo, a one-hour drive from Detroit, and a four-hour drive from Chicago, allowing for plenty of off-campus adventures.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Toledo, OH is $684 for a studio, $818 for one bedroom, $1,000 for two bedrooms, and $1,220 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Toledo has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 384 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $684/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 633 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $818/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 898 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,000/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,174 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,220/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

30 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Schools

Ottawa Hills Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

553 Students

Stranahan Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

508 Students

Monac Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

466 Students

Whiteford Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

416 Students

Elmhurst Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

384 Students

Ottawa Hills High School

Public

Grades 6-12

469 Students

Toledo Early College High School

Public

Grades 6-12

345 Students

Toledo Technology Academy High School

Public

Grades 6-12

287 Students

Washington Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

495 Students

Jefferson Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

488 Students

Ottawa Hills High School

Public

Grades 6-12

469 Students

Toledo Early College High School

Public

Grades 6-12

345 Students

Toledo Technology Academy High School

Public

Grades 6-12

287 Students

Toledo School For The Arts

Public

Grades 6-12

738 Students

Horizon Science Academy Toledo

Public

Grades K-12

488 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ritter Planetarium and Brooks Observatory
  • Ottawa Park
  • Jermain Park
  • Jermain Meadow Nature Area
  • Toledo Botanical Garden

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Eugene F Kranz Toledo Express

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.