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Rental Market Trends in Reading, OH

What is the average rent in Reading, OH?

$855/month

Average Rent

699 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Reading, OH is $855 per month. This is 47% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Reading more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Reading, you can expect to pay about $799 per month for a studio, $855 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,027 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,206 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$799/month
505 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$855/month
699 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,027/month
915 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,206/month
1,250 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 Reading, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.9%, which averages out to $25 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 January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Reading, OH
Last Updated January 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Reading, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
33% Below $700/month
33% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $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 Reading, OH?

Because the average rent in Reading is $855, you’ll want to make about $2,850 per month or $34,200 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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Reading, OH

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$795 - $1,400

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1 E Lake Shore Dr,
Cincinnati, OH 45237

$975 - $2,507

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The Meadows of Gahl Terrace Apartments

64 Gahl Terrace,
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$890 - $1,029

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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