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Lewis Center

·38th most expensive in Ohio·Lewis Center rents are up 16.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,698/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.5%
Month-over-Month
+10.1%
vs US Median
-$264
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Lewis Center · $1,698
More affordable than 62% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,698/mo, rent takes about 28% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$68,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Lewis Center's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,350
1 BR
$1,460
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,380
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,770/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,698 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,376/yr
At $1,698/mo median
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Rents are up 16.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.5% YoY, +10.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Lewis Center is $1,698/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,350/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,770/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,460/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,130/mo.

At 28% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Lewis Center ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Lewis Center an affordable city for renters?

Lewis Center is considered affordable for renters. At $1,698/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lewis Center falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Lewis Center?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,698/mo in Lewis Center.

Is rent going up or down in Lewis Center?

Rent in Lewis Center has increased 16.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Lewis Center rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Lewis Center is one of the pricier cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #38 out of 124 tracked cities at $1,698/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lewis Center?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Lewis Center ($1,698/mo): Sunbury ($1,485/mo), Westerville ($1,644/mo).

How does Lewis Center rent compare to the national average?

Lewis Center's median rent of $1,698/mo is $264 (13%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #38 out of 124 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,698/mo, rent takes ~28% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lewis Center 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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