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Hilliard

Pop. 38,033·52nd most expensive in Ohio·Hilliard rents are up 5.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,607/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$358
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Hilliard · $1,607
More affordable than 69% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
52/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent
$1,607/mo
Expected by trend
$1,623/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,370
2 BR
$1,660
3 BR
$2,000
4 BR+
$2,230
Research median
$1,660/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
$19,284/yr
At $1,607/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 5.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.4% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Hilliard, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 60.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,033
Median income
$128,189
Median age
35.8
Renters
31.3%
Age distribution
27.3%
20.9%
29.5%
Under 1827.3%
18–3420.9%
35–5429.5%
55–6410.8%
65+11.5%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
78.9%
White78.9%
Black4.4%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian7.4%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
14.4%
22.8%
60.3%
No HS diploma2.5%
HS diploma14.4%
Some college22.8%
Bachelor's+60.3%
Housing tenure
68.7%
31.3%
Owner68.7%
Renter31.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Hilliard, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,215 → $1,607
up 32.3%
Income
$106,269 → $128,189
up 20.6%
Population
35,530 → 38,033
up 7.0%
Renter share
28.7% → 31.3%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
58.9% → 60.3%
+1.4 pts
Median age
36.3 → 35.8
-0.5 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Hilliard, OH has climbed from $1,215 to $1,607, a 32.3% change over five years. Median household income rose from $106,269 to $128,189 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.6% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 7.0% since 2021, moving from about 35,530 residents to roughly 38,033. Renters now make up 31.3% of households, compared with 28.7% five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in Hilliard, OH reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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About renting in Hilliard, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Hilliard is $1,607/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,270/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,660/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,370/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,000/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($128,189/yr), Hilliard ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilliard an affordable city for renters?

Hilliard is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,607/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($128,189/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hilliard falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Hilliard?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,607/mo in Hilliard. The local median household income is $128,189/yr, meaning the typical Hilliard household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Hilliard?

Rent in Hilliard has increased 5.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Hilliard rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Hilliard is middle-of-the-pack for Ohio for rent, ranking #52 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,607/mo.

What percentage of Hilliard residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.3% of Hilliard households are renters, while 68.7% are owner-occupied. Hilliard leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Hilliard rent compare to the national average?

Hilliard's median rent of $1,607/mo is $358 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #52 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,607/mo, rent takes ~15% of Hilliard's median household income ($128,189/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Hilliard 15%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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