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Ashland

Pop. 18,911·122nd most expensive in Ohio·Ashland rents are up 7.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$933/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
-$1,032
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Ashland · $933
More affordable than 99% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
19% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $933/mo, rent takes about 19% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$37,000/yr
Local median income
$60,029/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ashland's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$610
1 BR
$670
2 BR
$880
3 BR
$1,170
4 BR+
$1,420
Research median
$880/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$11,196/yr
At $933/mo median
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Rents are up 7.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.5% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ashland, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,911
Median income
$60,029
Median age
38.2
Renters
37%
Age distribution
20.3%
26.3%
20.9%
20.8%
Under 1820.3%
18–3426.3%
35–5420.9%
55–6411.7%
65+20.8%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
91.8%
White91.8%
Black1.7%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian0.8%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
43.6%
25%
23.8%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma43.6%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+23.8%
Housing tenure
63%
37%
Owner63%
Renter37%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Ashland, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,224 → $60,029
up 17.2%
Population
19,544 → 18,911
down 3.2%
Renter share
38.6% → 37%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
26.3% → 23.8%
-2.5 pts
Median age
36.4 → 38.2
+1.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $51,224 to $60,029 across the same window, up 17.2% versus 2021. Census counts show Ashland, OH losing about 633 residents over the five-year window, down 3.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 38.6% to 37%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 26.3% to 23.8% across the same window.

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About renting in Ashland, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Ashland is $933/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $610/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $880/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $670/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,170/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($60,029/yr), Ashland ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashland an affordable city for renters?

Ashland is considered very affordable for renters. At $933/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($60,029/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ashland falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Ashland?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $37,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $933/mo in Ashland. The local median household income is $60,029/yr, meaning the typical Ashland household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ashland?

Rent in Ashland has increased 7.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Ashland rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Ashland is one of the more affordable cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #122 out of 128 tracked cities at $933/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ashland?

Mansfield is nearby and more affordable at $865/mo, which is $68 less than Ashland.

What percentage of Ashland residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37% of Ashland households are renters, while 63% are owner-occupied. Ashland leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Ashland rent compare to the national average?

Ashland's median rent of $933/mo is $1,032 (53%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #122 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $933/mo, rent takes ~19% of Ashland's median household income ($60,029/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ashland 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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