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Fairview Park

Pop. 17,018·87th most expensive in Ohio·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,301/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.9%
vs US Median
-$661
Rising (Monthly)
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Fairview Park · $1,301
More affordable than 88% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,301/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$52,000/yr
Local median income
$78,865/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Fairview Park's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$850
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,490
4 BR+
$1,600
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,160/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,301 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$15,612/yr
At $1,301/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, +8.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Fairview Park, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 48.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,018
Median income
$78,865
Median age
40.4
Renters
30.3%
Age distribution
20.1%
22.4%
22.6%
14.2%
20.6%
Under 1820.1%
18–3422.4%
35–5422.6%
55–6414.2%
65+20.6%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
88.1%
White88.1%
Black2.5%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian1.2%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
21.3%
26.9%
48.6%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma21.3%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+48.6%
Housing tenure
69.7%
30.3%
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Fairview Park, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$70,451 → $78,865
up 11.9%
Population
17,167 → 17,018
down 0.9%
Renter share
30.7% → 30.3%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
43.5% → 48.6%
+5.1 pts
Median age
39.6 → 40.4
+0.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $70,451 to $78,865 across the same window, up 11.9% versus 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 43.5% to 48.6%.

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By apartment size

Fairview Park rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Fairview Park, OH

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Fairview Park is $1,301/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $850/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,160/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $960/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,490/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($78,865/yr), Fairview Park ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairview Park an affordable city for renters?

Fairview Park is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,301/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($78,865/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fairview Park falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Fairview Park?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,301/mo in Fairview Park. The local median household income is $78,865/yr, meaning the typical Fairview Park household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fairview Park?

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

How does Fairview Park rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Fairview Park is one of the more affordable cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #87 out of 124 tracked cities at $1,301/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fairview Park?

Parma Heights is nearby and more affordable at $1,177/mo, which is $124 less than Fairview Park.

What percentage of Fairview Park residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.3% of Fairview Park households are renters, while 69.7% are owner-occupied. Fairview Park leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fairview Park rent compare to the national average?

Fairview Park's median rent of $1,301/mo is $661 (34%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #87 out of 124 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,301/mo, rent takes ~20% of Fairview Park's median household income ($78,865/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2.75–3.5%
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