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Rental Market Trends in The Plains, OH

Updated September 2026

The average rent in The Plains, OH is $910/month.

Rent in The Plains is 45% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$910/month

Average Rent

576 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.1%

Change / Year

4

Available Apartments

The Plains rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in The Plains average $664 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in The Plains average $910 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in The Plains average $911 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in The Plains average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$664/month
288 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$910/month
576 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$911/month
839 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in The Plains, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.1%, which averages out to $1 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in The Plains, OH

September 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in The Plains, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
100% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $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 The Plains, OH?

Because the average rent in The Plains is $910, you’ll want to make about $3,033 per month or $36,396 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.

City

The Plains, OH

4 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does The Plains, OH compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare The Plains, 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.

Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • Athens

    Athens

    Avg Rent: $942/month

  • Nelsonville

    Nelsonville

    Avg Rent: $521/month

Apartment Communities in The Plains We Think You'll Love

Beckford Place

Beckford Place

36 Poston Rd,
The Plains, OH 45780

Studio - 2 Beds | $720 - $980

65 Main St

65 Main St

65 Main St,
The Plains, OH 45780

2 Beds | $800

Sycamore Place

Sycamore Place

30 Station St,
Athens, OH 45701

2-3 Beds | $1,500 - $2,235

Kershaw Greene I

Kershaw Greene I

9309 OH-682,
Athens, OH 45701

1-3 Beds | $788 - $893

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in The Plains?

The average rent in The Plains is $910 per month, which is 45.3% lower than the national average of $1,664.

Are rents going up or down in The Plains?

Rents in The Plains, OH are increasing, with prices up 0.1% year-over-year and $1 more per month.

What rent range is most common in The Plains?

In The Plains, OH, 100% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Ohio The Plains Rental Trends

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 September 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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