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Blue Ash

Pop. 13,455·22nd most expensive in Ohio·Blue Ash rents have dropped 5.7%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,891/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$74
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Blue Ash · $1,891
More expensive than 52% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,891/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$76,000/yr
Local median income
$115,313/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Blue Ash's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$1,534
2 BR
$1,543
3 BR
$1,847
Research median
$1,543/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,692/yr
At $1,891/mo median
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 5.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.7% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Blue Ash, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,455
Median income
$115,313
Median age
38.8
Renters
35.1%
Age distribution
23.8%
21.1%
24.5%
20%
Under 1823.8%
18–3421.1%
35–5424.5%
55–6410.6%
65+20%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
70.5%
13%
White70.5%
Black8.5%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian13%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
19.6%
67%
No HS diploma1.9%
HS diploma11.5%
Some college19.6%
Bachelor's+67%
Housing tenure
64.9%
35.1%
Owner64.9%
Renter35.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Blue Ash, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$103,658 → $115,313
up 11.2%
Population
13,229 → 13,455
up 1.7%
Renter share
33.8% → 35.1%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
62.4% → 67%
+4.6 pts

Household income in the area moved from $103,658 to $115,313 across the same window, up 11.2% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 13,229 to 13,455 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 62.4% to 67%.

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About renting in Blue Ash, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Blue Ash is $1,891/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,543/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,534/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,847/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($115,313/yr), Blue Ash ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Ash an affordable city for renters?

Blue Ash is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,891/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($115,313/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Blue Ash falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Blue Ash?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,891/mo in Blue Ash. The local median household income is $115,313/yr, meaning the typical Blue Ash household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Blue Ash?

Rent in Blue Ash has decreased 5.7% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Blue Ash rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Blue Ash is one of the pricier cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #22 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,891/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Blue Ash?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Blue Ash ($1,891/mo): Reading ($1,115/mo), Silverton ($1,390/mo), Sharonville ($1,628/mo).

What percentage of Blue Ash residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.1% of Blue Ash households are renters, while 64.9% are owner-occupied. Blue Ash leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Blue Ash rent compare to the national average?

Blue Ash's median rent of $1,891/mo is $74 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #22 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,891/mo, rent takes ~20% of Blue Ash's median household income ($115,313/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2.75–3.5%
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