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Alliance

Pop. 21,478·123rd most expensive in Ohio·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$790/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.7%
vs US Median
-$1,172
Falling (Monthly)
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Alliance · $790
More affordable than 100% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
17% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $790/mo, rent takes about 17% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$32,000/yr
Local median income
$56,106/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Alliance's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$660
1 BR
$740
2 BR
$940
3 BR
$1,180
4 BR+
$1,260
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$940/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $790 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$9,480/yr
At $790/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Alliance, OH is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 17% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,478
Median income
$56,106
Median age
35.5
Renters
48.5%
Age distribution
22.5%
26.6%
20.7%
12.8%
17.4%
Under 1822.5%
18–3426.6%
35–5420.7%
55–6412.8%
65+17.4%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
83.3%
White83.3%
Black8%
Hispanic1.6%
Other6.6%
Education (25+)
47.1%
26.6%
17%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma47.1%
Some college26.6%
Bachelor's+17%
Housing tenure
51.5%
48.5%
Owner51.5%
Renter48.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Alliance, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,862 → $56,106
up 25.1%
Population
21,864 → 21,478
down 1.8%
Renter share
54% → 48.5%
-5.5 pts
Bachelor's+
19.7% → 17%
-2.7 pts

Census figures show median household income at $56,106 today, compared with $44,862 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 21,864 to 21,478 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.8% change. About 48.5% of households rent today, against 54% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 19.7% to 17%.

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About renting in Alliance, OH

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Alliance is $790/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $660/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $940/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $740/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,180/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($56,106/yr), Alliance ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Alliance an affordable city for renters?

Alliance is considered very affordable for renters. At $790/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($56,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Alliance falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Alliance?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $32,000/year (~$15/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $790/mo in Alliance. The local median household income is $56,106/yr, meaning the typical Alliance household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Alliance?

Rent in Alliance has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Alliance rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Alliance is one of the more affordable cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #123 out of 124 tracked cities at $790/mo.

What percentage of Alliance residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.5% of Alliance households are renters, while 51.5% are owner-occupied. Alliance leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Alliance rent compare to the national average?

Alliance's median rent of $790/mo is $1,172 (60%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #123 out of 124 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $790/mo, rent takes ~17% of Alliance's median household income ($56,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Alliance 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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