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Brunswick

Pop. 35,246·28th most expensive in Ohio·Rental market data updated monthly for Brunswick, OH
Median rent (all units)
$1,775/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.8%
vs US Median
-$190
Rising (Monthly)
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Brunswick · $1,775
More affordable than 56% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,775/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$71,000/yr
Local median income
$90,663/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Brunswick's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$1,840
Research median
$1,330/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
$21,300/yr
At $1,775/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +7.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Brunswick, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,246
Median income
$90,663
Median age
41
Renters
25.3%
Age distribution
20.9%
20.8%
24.8%
15.7%
17.7%
Under 1820.9%
18–3420.8%
35–5424.8%
55–6415.7%
65+17.7%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
89.3%
White89.3%
Black1.6%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian0.9%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
33.2%
31.9%
27.9%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma33.2%
Some college31.9%
Bachelor's+27.9%
Housing tenure
74.7%
25.3%
Owner74.7%
Renter25.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Brunswick, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,353 → $90,663
up 21.9%
Population
35,272 → 35,246
down 0.1%
Renter share
26.1% → 25.3%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
28.3% → 27.9%
-0.4 pts
Median age
39.9 → 41
+1.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $74,353 in 2021 to $90,663 more recently.

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At $1,775/mo, how Brunswick rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Brunswick rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Brunswick, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Brunswick is $1,775/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $970/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,330/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,100/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,710/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($90,663/yr), Brunswick ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Brunswick an affordable city for renters?

Brunswick is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,775/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($90,663/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Brunswick falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Brunswick?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,775/mo in Brunswick. The local median household income is $90,663/yr, meaning the typical Brunswick household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Brunswick?

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

How does Brunswick rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Brunswick is one of the pricier cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #28 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,775/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Brunswick?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Brunswick ($1,775/mo): Parma Heights ($1,276/mo), Parma ($1,402/mo), Brookpark ($1,600/mo).

What percentage of Brunswick residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.3% of Brunswick households are renters, while 74.7% are owner-occupied. Brunswick leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Brunswick rent compare to the national average?

Brunswick's median rent of $1,775/mo is $190 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #28 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,775/mo, rent takes ~23% of Brunswick's median household income ($90,663/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Brunswick 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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