2-Bedroom Rent · July 2026

2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kent, OH

$1,120/mo

Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Kent, Ohio as of July 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,392 and +32% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.

2-Bedroom median

$1,120

July 2026

vs city overall

-20%

$1,392 city median

vs national

-32%

$1,655 US median

Ohio rank

#37

of 127 cities

Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Kent

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 2-bedroom at the current median rent.

Annual income

$44,800

Monthly gross

$3,733

Hourly (full-time)

$21.54

Rent by apartment size in Kent

Compare Kent's median rent across every apartment size.

Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Ohio

#	City	2-Bedroom rent
1	Austintown	$859
2	Ashland	$880
3	Boardman	$880
4	Greenville	$880
5	Niles	$880
6	Warren	$880
7	Vandalia	$904
8	Sugarcreek	$905
9	Sidney	$930
10	Youngstown	$935
11	Alliance	$940
12	Louisville	$940
13	Steubenville	$940
14	Orrville	$950
15	Canton	$957

Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Ohio

#	City	2-Bedroom rent
1	Kenwood	$2,086
2	Beachwood	$2,068
3	New Albany	$2,020
4	Mason	$1,930
5	Pickerington	$1,860
6	Maineville	$1,860
7	Sunbury	$1,840
8	Woodlawn	$1,836
9	Dublin	$1,825
10	Westerville	$1,805
11	Canal Winchester	$1,788
12	Lewis Center	$1,770
13	Sixteen Mile Stand	$1,760
14	West Chester	$1,750
15	Avon Lake	$1,750

Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Kent.

City	Distance	2-Bedroom rent	vs Kent
Stow, OH	7.8 mi	$1,290	+$170 (+15%)
Cuyahoga Falls, OH	11.8 mi	$1,175	+$55 (+5%)
Uniontown, OH	13.7 mi	$1,300	+$180 (+16%)
Akron, OH	14 mi	$1,049	$-71 (-6%)
North Canton, OH	17.2 mi	$1,070	$-50 (-4%)
Alliance, OH	20.4 mi	$940	$-180 (-16%)
Barberton, OH	21.8 mi	$1,010	$-110 (-10%)
Bedford, OH	21.9 mi	$1,230	+$110 (+10%)
Canton, OH	22.1 mi	$957	$-163 (-15%)
Bedford Heights, OH	22.8 mi	$1,129	+$9 (+1%)
Massillon, OH	24.7 mi	$960	$-160 (-14%)
Maple Heights, OH	24.8 mi	$1,490	+$370 (+33%)

2-Bedroom rent in Kent — common questions

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kent?

As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Kent, Ohio is $1,120 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,392.

What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Kent?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,800 ($3,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.54/hour at a full-time job.

Is Kent expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?

Kent's 2-bedroom median of $1,120 is +32% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 13th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Kent rank for 2-bedroom rent in Ohio?

Among the 127 cities in Ohio with 2-bedroom data, Kent ranks #37 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Kent?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Akron ($1,049), North Canton ($1,070), Alliance ($940).

Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Kent, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (July 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.