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Austintown

Pop. 30,164·78th most expensive in Ohio·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,375/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-8.3%
vs US Median
-$590
Falling (Monthly)
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Austintown · $1,375
More affordable than 83% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,375/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$55,000/yr
Local median income
$52,978/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Austintown's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$610
1 BR
$675
2 BR
$859
3 BR
$1,028
4 BR+
$1,142
Research median
$859/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
$16,500/yr
At $1,375/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, -8.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Austintown, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,164
Median income
$52,978
Median age
43.7
Renters
33.8%
Age distribution
16.2%
24.2%
23.4%
13.1%
23.1%
Under 1816.2%
18–3424.2%
35–5423.4%
55–6413.1%
65+23.1%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
83.9%
White83.9%
Black8.7%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian0.6%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
42.3%
30.7%
22.1%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma42.3%
Some college30.7%
Bachelor's+22.1%
Housing tenure
66.2%
33.8%
Owner66.2%
Renter33.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Austintown, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,100 → $52,978
up 7.9%
Population
30,179 → 30,164
up 0.0%
Renter share
34.9% → 33.8%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
18.3% → 22.1%
+3.8 pts
Median age
42.6 → 43.7
+1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $52,978 today, compared with $49,100 five years earlier. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 18.3% to 22.1%.

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Austintown rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Austintown, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Austintown is $1,375/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $610/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $859/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $675/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,028/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($52,978/yr), Austintown ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Austintown an affordable city for renters?

Austintown is considered moderate for renters. At $1,375/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($52,978/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Austintown slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Austintown?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,375/mo in Austintown. The local median household income is $52,978/yr, meaning the typical Austintown household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Austintown?

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

How does Austintown rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Austintown is middle-of-the-pack for Ohio for rent, ranking #78 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,375/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Austintown?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Austintown ($1,375/mo): Niles ($876/mo), Warren ($1,032/mo), Boardman ($1,037/mo).

What percentage of Austintown residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.8% of Austintown households are renters, while 66.2% are owner-occupied. Austintown leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Austintown rent compare to the national average?

Austintown's median rent of $1,375/mo is $590 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #78 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,375/mo, rent takes ~31% of Austintown's median household income ($52,978/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Austintown 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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