Studio Rent · July 2026

Studio Apartment Rent in Delaware, OH

$1,080/mo

Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Delaware, Ohio as of July 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,729 and +16% below the national studio median of $1,290.

Studio median
$1,080
July 2026
vs city overall
-38%
$1,729 city median
vs national
-16%
$1,290 US median
Ohio rank
#91
of 119 cities

Income needed for a studio in Delaware

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.

Annual income
$43,200
Monthly gross
$3,600
Hourly (full-time)
$20.77

Rent by apartment size in Delaware

Compare Delaware's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio (current)
$1,080
1-Bedroom
$1,160
2-Bedroom
$1,410
3-Bedroom
$1,700
4+ Bedroom
$1,890

Cheapest cities for a studio in Ohio

#CityStudio rent
1Ashland$610
2Austintown$610
3Louisville$640
4Orrville$650
5Canton$657
6Alliance$660
7Boardman$660
8Greenville$660
9Massillon$660
10Niles$660
11Warren$660
12Sidney$670
13Wooster$670
14Silverton$679
15Findlay$690

Most expensive cities for a studio in Ohio

#CityStudio rent
1New Albany$1,540
2Pickerington$1,420
3Sunbury$1,410
4Dublin$1,400
5Westerville$1,375
6Lewis Center$1,350
7Mason$1,320
8Powell$1,300
9Maineville$1,280
10Gahanna$1,280
11Avon Lake$1,280
12Hilliard$1,270
13Avon$1,270
14Upper Arlington$1,235
15Westlake$1,220

Nearby cities — studio rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Delaware.

CityDistanceStudio rentvs Delaware
Powell, OH8.6 mi$1,300+$220 (+20%)
Lewis Center, OH8.8 mi$1,350+$270 (+25%)
Dublin, OH14.4 mi$1,400+$320 (+30%)
Sunbury, OH14.6 mi$1,410+$330 (+31%)
Westerville, OH16.6 mi$1,375+$295 (+27%)
Upper Arlington, OH18.1 mi$1,235+$155 (+14%)
Plain City, OH20.7 mi$1,150+$70 (+6%)
Marysville, OH20.8 mi$1,110+$30 (+3%)
Hilliard, OH21.2 mi$1,270+$190 (+18%)
Marion, OH21.4 mi$840$-240 (-22%)
Columbus, OH22.2 mi$1,064$-16 (-1%)
Gahanna, OH22.3 mi$1,280+$200 (+19%)

Studio rent in Delaware — common questions

How much is a studio apartment in Delaware?

As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Delaware, Ohio is $1,080 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,729.

What income do you need to afford a studio in Delaware?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,200 ($3,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.77/hour at a full-time job.

Is Delaware expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?

Delaware's studio median of $1,080 is +16% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 33th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Delaware rank for studio rent in Ohio?

Among the 119 cities in Ohio with studio data, Delaware ranks #91 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper studio options near Delaware?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Marion ($840), Columbus ($1,064).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Delaware, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (July 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.