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Sylvania, OH Area Guide

Relish the Tree City’s small-town atmosphere

Suburban Family-Friendly Welcoming Close-Knit Convenient Riverside Affordable Vibrant

Located on the Ohio-Michigan border, Sylvania is a vibrant suburb just ten miles northwest of Toledo. Known as “the City of Trees,” Sylvania is filled with lush, tree-lined streets in addition to numerous parks and golf courses. The vast Wildwood Preserve Metropark also neighbors Sylvania, offering plenty of recreational areas as well as historical tours and cultural programs.

Sylvania is home to a close-knit community bonded by a broad range of local events such as the Sylvania Fall Festival, Star Spangled Celebration, and the Maple and Main Art and Music Festival. Downtown Sylvania also brings the community together, boasting rows of boutiques, specialty shops, restaurants, cafes, and small businesses in historic buildings. Convenient access to U.S. 23, I-475, TARTA, and Toledo Express Airport allows for simple commutes and travels from Sylvania.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Sylvania, OH is $950 for one bedroom, $1,383 for two bedrooms, and $1,908 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sylvania has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$950/month
669 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

43 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

43 / 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

Maplewood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Highland Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Hill View Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Central Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Sylvan Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • R. A. Stranahan Arboretum
  • Toledo Botanical Garden
  • Ritter Planetarium and Brooks Observatory
  • Ottawa Park
  • Jermain Meadow Nature Area

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.