Studio Apartment Rent in Lima, OH
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lima, Ohio as of July 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $1,176 and +39% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Lima
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 Lima
Compare Lima'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 | $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 Lima.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lima |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney, OH | 32.5 mi | $670 | $-120 (-15%) |
| Findlay, OH | 36.2 mi | $690 | $-100 (-13%) |
| Piqua, OH | 41.5 mi | $760 | $-30 (-4%) |
| Troy, OH | 50 mi | $730 | $-60 (-8%) |
| Bowling Green, OH | 55.3 mi | $730 | $-60 (-8%) |
| Tipp City, OH | 56.1 mi | $840 | +$50 (+6%) |
| Marysville, OH | 61.3 mi | $1,110 | +$320 (+41%) |
| Huber Heights, OH | 62.6 mi | $850 | +$60 (+8%) |
| Springfield, OH | 63.1 mi | $700 | $-90 (-11%) |
| Perrysburg, OH | 64.3 mi | $930 | +$140 (+18%) |
| Fairborn, OH | 64.7 mi | $800 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Marion, OH | 67.7 mi | $840 | +$50 (+6%) |
Studio rent in Lima — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lima?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lima, Ohio is $790 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $1,176.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lima?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,600 ($2,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lima expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lima's studio median of $790 is +39% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lima rank for studio rent in Ohio?
Among the 119 cities in Ohio with studio data, Lima ranks #35 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lima?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Sidney ($670), Findlay ($690), Piqua ($760).