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Fairborn

Pop. 34,534·70th most expensive in Ohio·Fairborn rents are up 8.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,462/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.5%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$503
Stable (Monthly)
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Fairborn · $1,462
More affordable than 78% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
54/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Fairborn's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,462/mo
Expected by trend
$1,489/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$800
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,430
4 BR+
$1,590
Research median
$1,110/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
$17,544/yr
At $1,462/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.5% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Fairborn, OH is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,534
Median income
$61,751
Median age
35.7
Renters
48.8%
Age distribution
18%
30.9%
23%
16.4%
Under 1818%
18–3430.9%
35–5423%
55–6411.8%
65+16.4%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
77.9%
White77.9%
Black9.1%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian1.4%
Other8.8%
Education (25+)
26.6%
34.1%
30.2%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma26.6%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+30.2%
Housing tenure
51.2%
48.8%
Owner51.2%
Renter48.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Fairborn, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$954 → $1,462
up 53.2%
Income
$54,076 → $61,751
up 14.2%
Population
34,398 → 34,534
up 0.4%
Renter share
50.9% → 48.8%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
30% → 30.2%
+0.2 pts
Median age
34.9 → 35.7
+0.8 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Fairborn, OH has increased from $954 to $1,462, a 53.2% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $61,751 today, compared with $54,076 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 48.8% of households, compared with 50.9% five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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About renting in Fairborn, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Fairborn is $1,462/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $800/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,110/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $870/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,430/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($61,751/yr), Fairborn ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairborn an affordable city for renters?

Fairborn is considered affordable for renters. At $1,462/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($61,751/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fairborn falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Fairborn?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,462/mo in Fairborn. The local median household income is $61,751/yr, meaning the typical Fairborn household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fairborn?

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

How does Fairborn rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Fairborn is middle-of-the-pack for Ohio for rent, ranking #70 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,462/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fairborn?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Fairborn ($1,462/mo): Huber Heights ($1,335/mo), Xenia ($1,335/mo), Kettering ($1,366/mo).

What percentage of Fairborn residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.8% of Fairborn households are renters, while 51.2% are owner-occupied. Fairborn leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fairborn rent compare to the national average?

Fairborn's median rent of $1,462/mo is $503 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #70 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,462/mo, rent takes ~28% of Fairborn's median household income ($61,751/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Fairborn 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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