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Boardman

·116th most expensive in Ohio·Boardman rents are up 8.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,013/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.5%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
-$949
Falling (Monthly)
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Boardman · $1,013
More affordable than 97% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
17% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,013/mo, rent takes about 17% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$41,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Boardman's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$660
1 BR
$700
2 BR
$880
3 BR
$1,170
4 BR+
$1,240
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$880/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,013 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$12,156/yr
At $1,013/mo median
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Rents are climbing (8.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.5% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Boardman is $1,013/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $660/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $880/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $700/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,170/mo.

At 17% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Boardman ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Boardman an affordable city for renters?

Boardman is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,013/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Boardman falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Boardman?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,013/mo in Boardman.

Is rent going up or down in Boardman?

Rent in Boardman has increased 8.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Boardman rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Boardman is one of the more affordable cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #116 out of 124 tracked cities at $1,013/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Boardman?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Boardman ($1,013/mo): Niles ($910/mo), Sharon ($961/mo).

How does Boardman rent compare to the national average?

Boardman's median rent of $1,013/mo is $949 (48%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #116 out of 124 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,013/mo, rent takes ~17% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Boardman 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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