Gold Zone Valley
1901 Courtland Dr,
Kent, OH 44240
$1,165 - $2,175
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Kent, OH
What is the average rent in Kent, OH?
$1,006/month
Average Rent
617 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Kent, OH is $1,006 per month. This is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Kent more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Kent, you can expect to pay about $724 per month for a studio, $1,006 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,332 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,457 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Kent, OH?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 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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2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Kent, OH
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
39%
$700 - $1,000/month
42%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
9%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
6%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kent?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Kent is the most affordable neighborhood in Kent.
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Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kent?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Kent is the most expensive neighborhood in Kent.
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Which Kent neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Kent with the most apartments available is Downtown Kent .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kent, OH?
Because the average rent in Kent is $1,006, you’ll want to make about $3,353 per month or $40,236 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.
How does Kent, OH compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Kent, OH to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$848/month
$848/month
One Bedroom
$1,028/month
$1,028/month
Two Bedroom
$1,503/month
$1,503/month
Three Bedroom
$737/month
$737/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.