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Marysville

Pop. 27,518·60th most expensive in Ohio·Rental market data updated monthly for Marysville, OH
Median rent (all units)
$1,533/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.7%
Month-over-Month
+7.0%
vs US Median
-$432
Rising (Monthly)
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Marysville · $1,533
More affordable than 73% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
55/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are 2% below what Marysville's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,533/mo
Expected by trend
$1,569/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$1,750
4 BR+
$1,920
Research median
$1,450/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
$18,396/yr
At $1,533/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +7.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Marysville, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 33.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,518
Median income
$92,619
Median age
36.5
Renters
32.5%
Age distribution
20.6%
25.6%
31.8%
Under 1820.6%
18–3425.6%
35–5431.8%
55–6411.2%
65+10.7%
Gender
44.4%
55.6%
Male44.4%
Female55.6%
Race & ethnicity
85.5%
White85.5%
Black2.9%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian1.2%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
30.9%
30.8%
33.1%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma30.9%
Some college30.8%
Bachelor's+33.1%
Housing tenure
67.5%
32.5%
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Marysville, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,265 → $1,533
up 21.2%
Income
$86,308 → $92,619
up 7.3%
Population
24,922 → 27,518
up 10.4%
Renter share
29.1% → 32.5%
+3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
31.3% → 33.1%
+1.8 pts
Median age
37 → 36.5
-0.5 yrs

The median rent in Marysville, OH stood at $1,265 in 2023 and currently runs about $1,533, reflecting a 21.2% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $92,619 today, compared with $86,308 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 10.4% since 2021, moving from about 24,922 residents to roughly 27,518. Renters now make up 32.5% of households, compared with 29.1% five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Marysville rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Marysville is $1,533/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,110/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,450/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,130/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,750/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($92,619/yr), Marysville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Marysville an affordable city for renters?

Marysville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,533/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($92,619/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Marysville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Marysville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,533/mo in Marysville. The local median household income is $92,619/yr, meaning the typical Marysville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Marysville?

Rent in Marysville has increased 4.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Marysville rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Marysville is middle-of-the-pack for Ohio for rent, ranking #60 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,533/mo.

What percentage of Marysville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.5% of Marysville households are renters, while 67.5% are owner-occupied. Marysville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Marysville rent compare to the national average?

Marysville's median rent of $1,533/mo is $432 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #60 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,533/mo, rent takes ~20% of Marysville's median household income ($92,619/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2.75–3.5%
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