Studio Apartment Rent in Gahanna, OH
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Gahanna, Ohio as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,621 and +1% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Gahanna
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Gahanna
Compare Gahanna's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Ohio
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashland | $610 |
| 2 | Austintown | $610 |
| 3 | Louisville | $640 |
| 4 | Orrville | $650 |
| 5 | Canton | $657 |
| 6 | Alliance | $660 |
| 7 | Boardman | $660 |
| 8 | Greenville | $660 |
| 9 | Massillon | $660 |
| 10 | Niles | $660 |
| 11 | Warren | $660 |
| 12 | Sidney | $670 |
| 13 | Wooster | $670 |
| 14 | Silverton | $679 |
| 15 | Findlay | $690 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Ohio
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Albany | $1,540 |
| 2 | Pickerington | $1,420 |
| 3 | Sunbury | $1,410 |
| 4 | Dublin | $1,400 |
| 5 | Westerville | $1,375 |
| 6 | Lewis Center | $1,350 |
| 7 | Mason | $1,320 |
| 8 | Powell | $1,300 |
| 9 | Maineville | $1,280 |
| 10 | Gahanna (this page) | $1,280 |
| 11 | Avon Lake | $1,280 |
| 12 | Hilliard | $1,270 |
| 13 | Avon | $1,270 |
| 14 | Upper Arlington | $1,235 |
| 15 | Westlake | $1,220 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Gahanna.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Gahanna |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall, OH | 4.8 mi | $980 | $-300 (-23%) |
| Blacklick, OH | 5.1 mi | $1,180 | $-100 (-8%) |
| New Albany, OH | 5.9 mi | $1,540 | +$260 (+20%) |
| Westerville, OH | 6.6 mi | $1,375 | +$95 (+7%) |
| Columbus, OH | 8 mi | $1,064 | $-216 (-17%) |
| Reynoldsburg, OH | 8.1 mi | $1,110 | $-170 (-13%) |
| Pickerington, OH | 12.9 mi | $1,420 | +$140 (+11%) |
| Pataskala, OH | 13.2 mi | $1,220 | $-60 (-5%) |
| Lewis Center, OH | 13.6 mi | $1,350 | +$70 (+5%) |
| Upper Arlington, OH | 14.1 mi | $1,235 | $-45 (-4%) |
| Sunbury, OH | 16.2 mi | $1,410 | +$130 (+10%) |
| Powell, OH | 18.3 mi | $1,300 | +$20 (+2%) |
Studio rent in Gahanna — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Gahanna?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Gahanna, Ohio is $1,280 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,621.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Gahanna?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $51,200 ($4,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gahanna expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Gahanna's studio median of $1,280 is +1% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 49th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gahanna rank for studio rent in Ohio?
Among the 119 cities in Ohio with studio data, Gahanna ranks #110 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Gahanna?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Whitehall ($980), Blacklick ($1,180), Columbus ($1,064).