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Avon Lake

Pop. 25,752·15th most expensive in Ohio·Rental market data updated monthly for Avon Lake, OH
Median rent (all units)
$2,032/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$67
Rising (Monthly)
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Avon Lake · $2,032
More expensive than 61% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,032/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$81,000/yr
Local median income
$115,567/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Avon Lake's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,750
3 BR
$2,250
4 BR+
$2,410
Research median
$1,750/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,384/yr
At $2,032/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Avon Lake, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 56.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,752
Median income
$115,567
Median age
44.3
Renters
16.9%
Age distribution
22.9%
16.3%
27.5%
12.2%
21.1%
Under 1822.9%
18–3416.3%
35–5427.5%
55–6412.2%
65+21.1%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
91.7%
White91.7%
Black1.2%
Hispanic2.5%
Asian1.8%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
15.6%
26%
56.7%
No HS diploma1.8%
HS diploma15.6%
Some college26%
Bachelor's+56.7%
Housing tenure
83.1%
16.9%
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Avon Lake, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$95,121 → $115,567
up 21.5%
Population
25,005 → 25,752
up 3.0%
Renter share
18.4% → 16.9%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
52% → 56.7%
+4.7 pts
Median age
45 → 44.3
-0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $95,121 in 2021 to $115,567 more recently. Census counts show Avon Lake, OH adding about 747 residents over the five-year window, up 3.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 18.4% to 16.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 52% to 56.7% across the same window.

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Avon Lake rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Avon Lake, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Avon Lake is $2,032/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,280/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,750/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,440/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,250/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($115,567/yr), Avon Lake ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Avon Lake an affordable city for renters?

Avon Lake is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,032/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($115,567/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Avon Lake falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Avon Lake?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,032/mo in Avon Lake. The local median household income is $115,567/yr, meaning the typical Avon Lake household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Avon Lake?

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

How does Avon Lake rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Avon Lake is one of the pricier cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #15 out of 128 tracked cities at $2,032/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Avon Lake?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Avon Lake ($2,032/mo): Lorain ($1,075/mo), Fairview Park ($1,195/mo), North Olmsted ($1,764/mo).

What percentage of Avon Lake residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.9% of Avon Lake households are renters, while 83.1% are owner-occupied. Avon Lake leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Avon Lake rent compare to the national average?

Avon Lake's median rent of $2,032/mo is $67 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #15 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,032/mo, rent takes ~21% of Avon Lake's median household income ($115,567/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Avon Lake 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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