Winthrop Terrace - Defiance
700 Ralston Ave,
Defiance, OH 43512
$799 - $899
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Defiance, OH
What is the average rent in Defiance, OH?
$781/month
Average Rent
591 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+10.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Defiance, OH is $781 per month. This is 52% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Defiance more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Defiance, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $781 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $910 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,114 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Defiance, OH?
In the past year, rent has increased by 10.3%, which averages out to $81 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Defiance, OH
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Below $700/month
50%
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$1,001 - $1,500/month
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$1,501 - $2,000/month
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Defiance, OH?
Because the average rent in Defiance is $781, you’ll want to make about $2,603 per month or $31,236 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.