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City Report · OH

Dublin

Pop. 49,294·30th most expensive in Ohio·Dublin rents have dropped 5.9%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,712/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$218
Falling (Monthly)
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Dublin · $1,712
More affordable than 60% of US cities · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,505
2 BR
$1,825
3 BR
$2,200
4 BR+
$2,450
Research median
$1,825/mo

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

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Last updated: May 30, 2026

Annual cost
$20,544/yr
At $1,712/mo median
Market timing
Rents falling
Good time to negotiate or lock in a lease.
Rent Reality Score
72/100
Good value
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Rents are 11% below what Dublin's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,712/mo
Expected by trend
$1,927/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Dublin's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Demographics

Who lives here

Dublin, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 73.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,294
Median income
$160,296
Median age
43.3
Renters
22.9%
Age distribution
27%
12.6%
32.3%
12.7%
15.4%
Under 1827%
18–3412.6%
35–5432.3%
55–6412.7%
65+15.4%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
72.8%
18.9%
White72.8%
Black2.3%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian18.9%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
15.2%
73.4%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma8.6%
Some college15.2%
Bachelor's+73.4%
Housing tenure
77.1%
22.9%
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Dublin, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,388 → $1,712
up 23.3%
Income
$145,828 → $160,296
up 9.9%
Population
48,613 → 49,294
up 1.4%
Renter share
22.8% → 22.9%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
73.2% → 73.4%
+0.2 pts
Median age
40.5 → 43.3
+2.8 yrs

Rent in Dublin, OH has increased 23.3% since 2021, going from about $1,388 per month to roughly $1,712 today. Household income in the area moved from $145,828 to $160,296 across the same window, up 9.9% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 13.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 48,613 to 49,294 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Dublin, OH look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in Dublin, OH

Last updated: May 30, 2026

The median rent in Dublin is $1,712/mo as of May 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,400/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,825/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,505/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,200/mo.

At 13% of local median household income ($160,296/yr), Dublin ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Dublin an affordable city for renters?

Dublin is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,712/mo, rent takes approximately 13% of the local median household income ($160,296/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Dublin falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Dublin?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,712/mo in Dublin. The local median household income is $160,296/yr, meaning the typical Dublin household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Dublin?

Rent in Dublin has decreased 5.9% over the past year as of May 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Which Dublin neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Dublin are 43016 ($1,624/mo), and 43017 ($1,774/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Dublin is $1,712/mo.

How does Dublin rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Dublin is one of the pricier cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #30 out of 119 tracked cities at $1,712/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Dublin?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Dublin ($1,712/mo): Hilliard ($1,540/mo), Lewis Center ($1,550/mo).

What percentage of Dublin residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.9% of Dublin households are renters, while 77.1% are owner-occupied. Dublin leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Dublin rent compare to the national average?

Dublin's median rent of $1,712/mo is $218 (11%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #30 out of 119 tracked cities.
Affordability
13%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,712/mo, rent takes ~13% of Dublin's median household income ($160,296/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Dublin 13%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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