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Rental Market Trends in Nelsonville, OH

What is the average rent in Nelsonville, OH?

$521/month

Average Rent

706 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-17.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Nelsonville, OH is $521 per month. This is 68% lower than the national average rent of $1,642/month, making renting in Nelsonville more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Nelsonville, you can expect to pay about $573 per month for a studio, $521 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $886 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,012 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$573/month
400 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$521/month
706 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$886/month
783 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,012/month
860 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Nelsonville, OH?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 17.6%, which averages out to $91 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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Rent Ranges in Nelsonville, OH
Last Updated May 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Nelsonville, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
50% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Nelsonville is $521, you’ll want to make about $1,736 per month or $20,832 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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Nelsonville, OH

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15577 Ohio 691

15577 Ohio 691

15577 Ohio 691,
Nelsonville, OH 45764

$800 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

100 Robbins Rd

100 Robbins Rd

100 Robbins Rd,
Nelsonville, OH 45764

$790 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

1374 E Canal St

1374 E Canal St

1374 E Canal St,
Nelsonville, OH 45764

$975 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

593 Back St

593 Back St

593 Back St,
Nelsonville, OH 45764

$790 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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.

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