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Mason

Pop. 35,509·12th most expensive in Ohio·Mason rents are up 12.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,097/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
+$132
Rising (Monthly)
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Mason · $2,097
More expensive than 64% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
48/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Mason's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,097/mo
Expected by trend
$2,081/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,560
4 BR+
$2,830
Research median
$1,930/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
$25,164/yr
At $2,097/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.3% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Mason, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 60.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,509
Median income
$125,401
Median age
42.4
Renters
19.9%
Age distribution
24.3%
15.2%
29.9%
14.8%
15.9%
Under 1824.3%
18–3415.2%
35–5429.9%
55–6414.8%
65+15.9%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
74.5%
14%
White74.5%
Black5%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian14%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
14.1%
22.2%
60.4%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma14.1%
Some college22.2%
Bachelor's+60.4%
Housing tenure
80.1%
19.9%
Owner80.1%
Renter19.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Mason, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,417 → $2,097
up 48.0%
Income
$110,833 → $125,401
up 13.1%
Population
34,337 → 35,509
up 3.4%
Renter share
21.9% → 19.9%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
60.5% → 60.4%
-0.1 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in Mason, OH has shifted from $1,417 to $2,097, up 48.0% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $110,833 to $125,401 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.1% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Mason, OH adding about 1,172 residents over the five-year window, up 3.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 21.9% to 19.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Taken together, the five-year picture in Mason, OH reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Mason rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Mason. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Mason, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Mason is $2,097/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,320/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,930/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,490/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,560/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($125,401/yr), Mason ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mason an affordable city for renters?

Mason is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,097/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($125,401/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mason falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Mason?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,097/mo in Mason. The local median household income is $125,401/yr, meaning the typical Mason household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Mason?

Rent in Mason has increased 12.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Mason rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Mason is one of the pricier cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #12 out of 128 tracked cities at $2,097/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Mason?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Mason ($2,097/mo): Sharonville ($1,628/mo), Sixteen Mile Stand ($1,674/mo), West Chester ($1,926/mo).

What percentage of Mason residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.9% of Mason households are renters, while 80.1% are owner-occupied. Mason leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Mason rent compare to the national average?

Mason's median rent of $2,097/mo is $132 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #12 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,097/mo, rent takes ~20% of Mason's median household income ($125,401/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Mason 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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