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Findlay

Pop. 40,287·80th most expensive in Ohio·Findlay rents are up 12.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,345/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.9%
Month-over-Month
+9.1%
vs US Median
-$617
Rising (Monthly)
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Findlay · $1,345
More affordable than 85% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
43/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what Findlay's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,345/mo
Expected by trend
$1,302/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Findlay's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$690
1 BR
$770
2 BR
$1,010
3 BR
$1,310
4 BR+
$1,540
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,010/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,345 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
$16,140/yr
At $1,345/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.9% YoY, +9.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Findlay, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,287
Median income
$61,423
Median age
38
Renters
40.1%
Age distribution
19.9%
27%
22.1%
19.2%
Under 1819.9%
18–3427%
35–5422.1%
55–6411.9%
65+19.2%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
85.5%
White85.5%
Black2.7%
Hispanic8.5%
Asian2.3%
Other1%
Education (25+)
34.1%
30.5%
30.6%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma34.1%
Some college30.5%
Bachelor's+30.6%
Housing tenure
59.9%
40.1%
Owner59.9%
Renter40.1%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Findlay, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,087 → $1,345
up 23.7%
Income
$50,921 → $61,423
up 20.6%
Population
40,323 → 40,287
down 0.1%
Renter share
42.4% → 40.1%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
28.4% → 30.6%
+2.2 pts

Since 2023, the typical rent in Findlay, OH has climbed from $1,087 to $1,345, a 23.7% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $61,423 today, compared with $50,921 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 40.1% of households, compared with 42.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 30.6% of adults here, versus 28.4% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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About renting in Findlay, OH

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Findlay is $1,345/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $690/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,010/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $770/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,310/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($61,423/yr), Findlay ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Findlay an affordable city for renters?

Findlay is considered affordable for renters. At $1,345/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($61,423/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Findlay falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Findlay?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,345/mo in Findlay. The local median household income is $61,423/yr, meaning the typical Findlay household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Findlay?

Rent in Findlay has increased 12.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Findlay rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Findlay is middle-of-the-pack for Ohio for rent, ranking #80 out of 124 tracked cities at $1,345/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Findlay?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Findlay ($1,345/mo): Bowling Green ($1,041/mo), Toledo ($1,144/mo), Lima ($1,182/mo).

What percentage of Findlay residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.1% of Findlay households are renters, while 59.9% are owner-occupied. Findlay leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Findlay rent compare to the national average?

Findlay's median rent of $1,345/mo is $617 (31%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #80 out of 124 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,345/mo, rent takes ~26% of Findlay's median household income ($61,423/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Findlay 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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