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Rental Market Trends in Kent, OH

What is the average rent in Kent, OH?

$1,026/month

Average Rent

617 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

Kent, OH Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Kent, OH is $1,026 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Kent more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Kent average $722 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Kent average $1,026 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Kent average $1,347 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Kent average $1,458 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$722/month
330 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,026/month
617 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,347/month
1,007 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,458/month
1,226 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,193/month
873 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Kent, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $11 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Kent, OH
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Kent, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
36% $700 - $1,000/month
45% $1,001 - $1,500/month
9% $1,501 - $2,000/month
6% Above $2,000/month

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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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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Kent
$1,155/month
566 Sq Ft

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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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Kent
$1,155/month
566 Sq Ft

Which Kent neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Kent with the most apartments available is Downtown Kent .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Kent
$1,155/month
566 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kent, OH?

Because the average rent in Kent is $1,026, you’ll want to make about $3,420 per month or $41,040 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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Kent, OH

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Kent

Kent, OH

Downtown Kent

Kent, OH

Studio
$842/month
$842/month
One Bedroom
$1,027/month
$1,027/month
Two Bedroom
$1,475/month
$1,475/month
Three Bedroom
$738/month
$738/month
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Apartment communities in Kent we think you'll love

Gold Zone Valley

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1901 Courtland Dr,
Kent, OH 44240

$1,165 - $2,175

1-3 Beds

Gold Zone Ridge

Gold Zone Ridge

548 E Summit St,
Kent, OH 44240

$1,200 - $1,700 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

UNIVERSITY TOWNHOMES in KENT

UNIVERSITY TOWNHOMES in KENT

1898 E Summit St,
Kent, OH 44240

$599 - $699 Total Monthly Price

1-5 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Campus Pointe Kent

Campus Pointe Kent

1841 Ashton Ln,
Kent, OH 44240

$724 - $935 Total Monthly Price

2-4 Beds | 11 Month Lease

Property Management Companies in Kent, OH

Integrity Realty Group
Integrity Realty Group
  • 31

    Communities

  • 4,189

    Units

  • 20

    Cities

4 Communities in Kent
Morgan Properties
Morgan Properties
  • 389

    Communities

  • 107,779

    Units

  • 236

    Cities

2 Communities in Kent
Redwood Living
Redwood Living
  • 147

    Communities

  • 19,405

    Units

  • 117

    Cities

2 Communities in Kent
PeakMade Real Estate
PeakMade Real Estate
  • 74

    Communities

  • 13,997

    Units

  • 53

    Cities

2 Communities in Kent
Solomon Organization
Solomon Organization
  • 62

    Communities

  • 23,231

    Units

  • 48

    Cities

1 Community in Kent
Redstone Residential
Redstone Residential
  • 58

    Communities

  • 7,877

    Units

  • 29

    Cities

1 Community in Kent
Gross Residential
Gross Residential
  • 41

    Communities

  • 14,308

    Units

  • 23

    Cities

1 Community in Kent
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
  • 27

    Communities

  • 6,430

    Units

  • 17

    Cities

1 Community in Kent

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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 June 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.

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