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Blacklick

·38th most expensive in Ohio·Rental market data updated monthly for Blacklick, OH
Median rent (all units)
$1,698/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.0%
vs US Median
-$267
Falling (Monthly)
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Blacklick · $1,698
More affordable than 62% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,698/mo, rent takes about 28% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$68,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Blacklick's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$1,860
4 BR+
$2,070
Research median
$1,540/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
$20,376/yr
At $1,698/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
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Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -7.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Blacklick is $1,698/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,180/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,540/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,270/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,860/mo.

At 28% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Blacklick ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Blacklick an affordable city for renters?

Blacklick is considered affordable for renters. At $1,698/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Blacklick falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Blacklick?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,698/mo in Blacklick.

Is rent going up or down in Blacklick?

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

How does Blacklick rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Blacklick is one of the pricier cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #38 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,698/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Blacklick?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Blacklick ($1,698/mo): Whitehall ($1,298/mo), Gahanna ($1,621/mo).

How does Blacklick rent compare to the national average?

Blacklick's median rent of $1,698/mo is $267 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #38 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,698/mo, rent takes ~28% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Blacklick 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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