How much does it cost to rent in Fairlawn, OH?

As of March 2026, the median monthly rent in Fairlawn, OH is $1,337. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Fairlawn cheaper than other Ohio cities?

Fairlawn falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #76 out of 119 cities at $1,337/mo.

When was Fairlawn rent data last updated?

Fairlawn rent data reflects March 2026 and was last refreshed on March 21, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · OH

Fairlawn

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Pop. 7,711·76th most expensive in Ohio·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$1,337/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+11.4%

vs US Median

-$628

Rising (Monthly)

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Fairlawn · $1,337

More affordable than 84% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

17% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,337/mo, rent takes about 17% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$53,000/yr

Local median income

$97,055/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Fairlawn's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$790

1 BR

$870

2 BR

$1,120

3 BR

$1,380

4 BR+

$1,490

Research median

$1,120/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: March 21, 2026

Annual cost

$16,044/yr

At $1,337/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, +11.4% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Fairlawn, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 61.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

7,711

Median income

$97,055

Median age

46.7

Renters

23.3%

Age distribution

17%

21.5%

22.8%

12.9%

25.8%

Under 1817%

18–3421.5%

35–5422.8%

55–6412.9%

65+25.8%

Gender

50.5%

49.5%

Male50.5%

Female49.5%

Race & ethnicity

78.6%

White78.6%

Black8.4%

Hispanic3.8%

Asian4.5%

Other4.8%

Education (25+)

17.8%

18.5%

61.2%

No HS diploma2.5%

HS diploma17.8%

Some college18.5%

Bachelor's+61.2%

Housing tenure

76.7%

23.3%

Owner76.7%

Renter23.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Fairlawn, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$77,771 → $97,055

up 24.8%

Population

7,697 → 7,711

up 0.2%

Renter share

22.9% → 23.3%

+0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

48.2% → 61.2%

+13.0 pts

Median age

44.2 → 46.7

+2.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $97,055 today, compared with $77,771 five years earlier. College-educated residents now make up 61.2% of adults here, versus 48.2% in 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Fairlawn on your salary?

At $1,337/mo, how Fairlawn rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $88,811/yr · Rent = 18.1% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,055/yr · Rent = 25.4% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $72,634/yr · Rent = 22.1% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $129,823/yr · Rent = 12.4% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $165,882/yr · Rent = 9.7% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,041/yr · Rent = 27.2% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $53,307/yr · Rent = 30.1% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $65,706/yr · Rent = 24.4% income

affordable

By apartment size

Fairlawn rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Fairlawn, OH

Last updated: March 21, 2026

The median rent in Fairlawn is $1,337/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $790/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,120/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $870/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,380/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($97,055/yr), Fairlawn ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairlawn an affordable city for renters?

Fairlawn is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,337/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($97,055/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fairlawn falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Fairlawn?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,337/mo in Fairlawn. The local median household income is $97,055/yr, meaning the typical Fairlawn household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fairlawn?

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

How does Fairlawn rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Fairlawn is middle-of-the-pack for Ohio for rent, ranking #76 out of 119 tracked cities at $1,337/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fairlawn?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Fairlawn ($1,337/mo): Akron ($1,130/mo), Barberton ($1,172/mo).

What percentage of Fairlawn residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.3% of Fairlawn households are renters, while 76.7% are owner-occupied. Fairlawn leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.