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Canal Winchester

Pop. 10,170·19th most expensive in Ohio·Rental market data updated monthly for Canal Winchester, OH
Median rent (all units)
$1,965/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
$0
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Canal Winchester · $1,965
More expensive than 57% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
18% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,965/mo, rent takes about 18% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$79,000/yr
Local median income
$131,209/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Canal Winchester's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$1,085
2 BR
$1,788
3 BR
$1,805
Research median
$1,788/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
$23,580/yr
At $1,965/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Canal Winchester, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 45.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,170
Median income
$131,209
Median age
42.7
Renters
14%
Age distribution
22.5%
17%
26.7%
12.4%
21.3%
Under 1822.5%
18–3417%
35–5426.7%
55–6412.4%
65+21.3%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
81.3%
White81.3%
Black11.3%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.7%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
22.1%
29.5%
45.6%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma22.1%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+45.6%
Housing tenure
86%
14%
Owner86%
Renter14%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Canal Winchester, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$104,411 → $131,209
up 25.7%
Population
9,209 → 10,170
up 10.4%
Renter share
15.6% → 14%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
42.6% → 45.6%
+3.0 pts
Median age
40.5 → 42.7
+2.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $104,411 to $131,209 across the same window, up 25.7% versus 2021. The population has grown by 10.4% since 2021, moving from about 9,209 residents to roughly 10,170. Renters now make up 14% of households, compared with 15.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 45.6% of adults here, versus 42.6% in 2021.

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Canal Winchester rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Canal Winchester, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Canal Winchester is $1,965/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,788/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,085/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,805/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($131,209/yr), Canal Winchester ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Canal Winchester an affordable city for renters?

Canal Winchester is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,965/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($131,209/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Canal Winchester falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Canal Winchester?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,965/mo in Canal Winchester. The local median household income is $131,209/yr, meaning the typical Canal Winchester household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Canal Winchester?

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

How does Canal Winchester rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Canal Winchester is one of the pricier cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #19 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,965/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Canal Winchester?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Canal Winchester ($1,965/mo): Whitehall ($1,298/mo), Blacklick ($1,698/mo), Reynoldsburg ($1,726/mo).

What percentage of Canal Winchester residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14% of Canal Winchester households are renters, while 86% are owner-occupied. Canal Winchester leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Canal Winchester rent compare to the national average?

Canal Winchester's median rent of $1,965/mo is exactly at the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #19 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,965/mo, rent takes ~18% of Canal Winchester's median household income ($131,209/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Canal Winchester 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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