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Barberton

Pop. 24,844·103rd most expensive in Ohio·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,172/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$793
Rising (Monthly)
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Barberton · $1,172
More affordable than 93% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,172/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$47,000/yr
Local median income
$52,267/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Barberton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$730
1 BR
$830
2 BR
$1,010
3 BR
$1,300
4 BR+
$1,380
Research median
$1,010/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
$14,064/yr
At $1,172/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Barberton, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 18% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,844
Median income
$52,267
Median age
39.5
Renters
37.7%
Age distribution
22.3%
21.5%
21.4%
14.6%
20.3%
Under 1822.3%
18–3421.5%
35–5421.4%
55–6414.6%
65+20.3%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
84.8%
White84.8%
Black9.4%
Hispanic1.5%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
42.2%
29.6%
18%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma42.2%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+18%
Housing tenure
62.3%
37.7%
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Barberton, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,017 → $52,267
up 16.1%
Population
25,309 → 24,844
down 1.8%
Renter share
39.8% → 37.7%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
16% → 18%
+2.0 pts
Median age
40.3 → 39.5
-0.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $45,017 to $52,267 across the same window, up 16.1% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 25,309 residents to roughly 24,844. Renters now make up 37.7% of households, compared with 39.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 18% of adults here, versus 16% in 2021.

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About renting in Barberton, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Barberton is $1,172/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $730/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,010/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $830/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,300/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($52,267/yr), Barberton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Barberton an affordable city for renters?

Barberton is considered affordable for renters. At $1,172/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($52,267/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Barberton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Barberton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,172/mo in Barberton. The local median household income is $52,267/yr, meaning the typical Barberton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Barberton?

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

How does Barberton rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Barberton is one of the more affordable cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #103 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,172/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Barberton?

Akron is nearby and more affordable at $1,130/mo, which is $42 less than Barberton.

What percentage of Barberton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.7% of Barberton households are renters, while 62.3% are owner-occupied. Barberton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Barberton rent compare to the national average?

Barberton's median rent of $1,172/mo is $793 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #103 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,172/mo, rent takes ~27% of Barberton's median household income ($52,267/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Barberton 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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