Studio Apartment Rent in Hilliard, OH
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Hilliard, Ohio as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,607 and +2% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Hilliard
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 Hilliard
Compare Hilliard'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 | $1,280 |
| 11 | Avon Lake | $1,280 |
| 12 | Hilliard (this page) | $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 Hilliard.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Hilliard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galloway, OH | 5.6 mi | $1,170 | $-100 (-8%) |
| Dublin, OH | 6.9 mi | $1,400 | +$130 (+10%) |
| Plain City, OH | 8.2 mi | $1,150 | $-120 (-9%) |
| Upper Arlington, OH | 8.3 mi | $1,235 | $-35 (-3%) |
| Grove City, OH | 11.9 mi | $1,090 | $-180 (-14%) |
| Powell, OH | 12.8 mi | $1,300 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Columbus, OH | 15.2 mi | $1,064 | $-206 (-16%) |
| Lewis Center, OH | 18 mi | $1,350 | +$80 (+6%) |
| Marysville, OH | 20.1 mi | $1,110 | $-160 (-13%) |
| Delaware, OH | 21.2 mi | $1,080 | $-190 (-15%) |
| Gahanna, OH | 22.3 mi | $1,280 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Westerville, OH | 22.5 mi | $1,375 | +$105 (+8%) |
Studio rent in Hilliard — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Hilliard?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Hilliard, Ohio is $1,270 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,607.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Hilliard?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,800 ($4,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hilliard expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Hilliard's studio median of $1,270 is +2% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hilliard rank for studio rent in Ohio?
Among the 119 cities in Ohio with studio data, Hilliard ranks #108 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Hilliard?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Galloway ($1,170), Plain City ($1,150), Upper Arlington ($1,235).