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Rental Market Trends in Wilmington, OH

Updated August 2026

The average rent in Wilmington, OH is $685/month.

Rent in Wilmington is 59% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$685/month

Average Rent

607 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.8%

Change / Year

10

Available Apartments

Wilmington rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Wilmington average $532 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Wilmington average $685 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Wilmington average $968 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Wilmington average $1,151 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$532/month
288 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$685/month
607 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$968/month
919 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,151/month
1,129 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,995/month
1,423 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Wilmington, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $13 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

August 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Wilmington, OH

August 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, OH?

Because the average rent in Wilmington is $685, you’ll want to make about $2,283 per month or $27,396 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

Wilmington, OH

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Wilmington Court Apartments

Wilmington Court Apartments

959 Xenia Ave,
Wilmington, OH 45177

2-3 Beds | $1,120 - $1,220

157 Southwind Blvd

157 Southwind Blvd

157 Southwind Blvd,
Wilmington, OH 45177

3 Beds | $4,995

109 Southwind Blvd

109 Southwind Blvd

109 Southwind Blvd,
Wilmington, OH 45177

3 Beds | $4,995

121 Southwind Blvd

121 Southwind Blvd

121 Southwind Blvd,
Wilmington, OH 45177

3 Beds | $4,995

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Wilmington?

The average rent in Wilmington is $685 per month, which is 58.8% lower than the national average of $1,664.

What is the average rent for a house in Wilmington?

The average rent for a house in Wilmington, OH is $4,995 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Wilmington?

Rents in Wilmington, OH are increasing, with prices up 1.8% year-over-year and $13 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Wilmington?

In Wilmington, OH, 33% of apartments fall below $700/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Ohio Wilmington 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 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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