How much does it cost to rent in Grove City, OH?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Grove City, OH is $1,646. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Grove City cheaper than other Ohio cities?

Grove City falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #45 out of 128 cities at $1,646/mo.

When was Grove City rent data last updated?

Grove City rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · OH

Grove City

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Pop. 42,517·45th most expensive in Ohio·Grove City rents are up 7.4% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,646/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.4%

Month-over-Month

+4.6%

vs US Median

-$319

Rising (Monthly)

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Grove City · $1,646

More affordable than 66% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

47/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent

$1,646/mo

Expected by trend

$1,619/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Grove City's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,090

1 BR

$1,180

2 BR

$1,430

3 BR

$1,720

4 BR+

$1,920

Research median

$1,430/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

$19,752/yr

At $1,646/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.4% YoY, +4.6% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Grove City, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 34.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

42,517

Median income

$93,161

Median age

41.1

Renters

28.6%

Age distribution

23.5%

18.4%

26.3%

13%

18.8%

Under 1823.5%

18–3418.4%

35–5426.3%

55–6413%

65+18.8%

Gender

49.8%

50.2%

Male49.8%

Female50.2%

Race & ethnicity

87.8%

White87.8%

Black3.3%

Hispanic4.2%

Asian1.9%

Other2.8%

Education (25+)

28.1%

31.5%

34.4%

No HS diploma6%

HS diploma28.1%

Some college31.5%

Bachelor's+34.4%

Housing tenure

71.4%

28.6%

Owner71.4%

Renter28.6%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Grove City, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,283 → $1,646

up 28.3%

Income

$82,224 → $93,161

up 13.3%

Population

41,025 → 42,517

up 3.6%

Renter share

29.4% → 28.6%

-0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

32.4% → 34.4%

+2.0 pts

Median age

40 → 41.1

+1.1 yrs

Rent in Grove City, OH has increased 28.3% since 2022, going from about $1,283 per month to roughly $1,646 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in Grove City, OH now reports about $93,161, up from $82,224 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 15.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 41,025 to 42,517 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 32.4% to 34.4%. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Grove City, OH reflects that arc in its own way.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Grove City on your salary?

At $1,646/mo, how Grove City rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $88,811/yr · Rent = 22.2% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,055/yr · Rent = 31.3% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $72,634/yr · Rent = 27.2% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $129,823/yr · Rent = 15.2% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $165,882/yr · Rent = 11.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,041/yr · Rent = 33.5% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $53,307/yr · Rent = 37.1% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $65,706/yr · Rent = 30.1% income

stretched

By apartment size

Grove City rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Grove City, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Grove City is $1,646/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,090/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,430/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,180/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,720/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($93,161/yr), Grove City ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Grove City an affordable city for renters?

Grove City is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,646/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($93,161/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Grove City falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Grove City?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,646/mo in Grove City. The local median household income is $93,161/yr, meaning the typical Grove City household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Grove City?

Rent in Grove City has increased 7.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Grove City rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Grove City is middle-of-the-pack for Ohio for rent, ranking #45 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,646/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Grove City?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Grove City ($1,646/mo): Columbus ($1,456/mo), Hilliard ($1,607/mo).

What percentage of Grove City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.6% of Grove City households are renters, while 71.4% are owner-occupied. Grove City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Grove City rent compare to the national average?

Grove City's median rent of $1,646/mo is $319 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #45 out of 128 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

21%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,646/mo, rent takes ~21% of Grove City's median household income ($93,161/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Grove City 21%Benchmark 30%

State income tax2.75–3.5%

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