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Amelia

Pop. 12,871·59th most expensive in Ohio·Rental market data updated monthly for Amelia, OH
Median rent (all units)
$1,521/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$441
Rising (Monthly)
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Amelia · $1,521
More affordable than 74% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,521/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$61,000/yr
Local median income
$70,938/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Amelia's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$790
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,520
4 BR+
$1,680
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,150/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,521 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 →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$18,252/yr
At $1,521/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Amelia, OH is majority owner-occupied, 24% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,871
Median income
$70,938
Median age
33.2
Renters
38.7%
Age distribution
24.8%
28.1%
26.9%
Under 1824.8%
18–3428.1%
35–5426.9%
55–649.1%
65+11%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
91.4%
White91.4%
Black1.6%
Hispanic5.3%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
31%
34%
24%
No HS diploma11%
HS diploma31%
Some college34%
Bachelor's+24%
Housing tenure
61.3%
38.7%
Owner61.3%
Renter38.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Amelia, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,858 → $70,938
up 9.4%
Population
11,795 → 12,871
up 9.1%
Renter share
38.1% → 38.7%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
24.8% → 24%
-0.8 pts
Median age
33.9 → 33.2
-0.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $70,938 today, compared with $64,858 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 11,795 to 12,871 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.1% change.

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Amelia rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Amelia. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Amelia, OH

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Amelia is $1,521/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $790/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,150/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $890/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,520/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($70,938/yr), Amelia ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Amelia an affordable city for renters?

Amelia is considered affordable for renters. At $1,521/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($70,938/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Amelia falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Amelia?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,521/mo in Amelia. The local median household income is $70,938/yr, meaning the typical Amelia household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Amelia?

Rent in Amelia has increased 1.4% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Amelia rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Amelia is middle-of-the-pack for Ohio for rent, ranking #59 out of 124 tracked cities at $1,521/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Amelia?

Alexandria is nearby and more affordable at $1,488/mo, which is $33 less than Amelia.

What percentage of Amelia residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.7% of Amelia households are renters, while 61.3% are owner-occupied. Amelia leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Amelia rent compare to the national average?

Amelia's median rent of $1,521/mo is $441 (22%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #59 out of 124 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,521/mo, rent takes ~26% of Amelia's median household income ($70,938/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Amelia 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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