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Massillon

Pop. 32,338·111th most expensive in Ohio·Massillon rents are up 17.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,093/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.4%
Month-over-Month
-3.7%
vs US Median
-$872
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Massillon · $1,093
More affordable than 95% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
45/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what Massillon's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,093/mo
Expected by trend
$1,067/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$660
1 BR
$740
2 BR
$960
3 BR
$1,210
4 BR+
$1,270
Research median
$960/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
$13,116/yr
At $1,093/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.4% YoY, -3.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Massillon, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,338
Median income
$56,446
Median age
41
Renters
34.8%
Age distribution
19.3%
22.2%
24.7%
13.5%
20.2%
Under 1819.3%
18–3422.2%
35–5424.7%
55–6413.5%
65+20.2%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
86.3%
White86.3%
Black6.3%
Hispanic2.3%
Asian0.6%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
41.8%
32.7%
17.8%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma41.8%
Some college32.7%
Bachelor's+17.8%
Housing tenure
65.2%
34.8%
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Massillon, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$828 → $1,093
up 32.0%
Income
$49,426 → $56,446
up 14.2%
Population
32,199 → 32,338
up 0.4%
Renter share
37.5% → 34.8%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
16.1% → 17.8%
+1.7 pts
Median age
41.8 → 41
-0.8 yrs

Rent in Massillon, OH has climbed 32.0% since 2022, going from about $828 per month to roughly $1,093 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $49,426 in 2021 to $56,446 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 17.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 34.8% of households rent today, against 37.5% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Massillon, OH market of 2022.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Massillon is $1,093/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $660/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $960/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $740/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,210/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($56,446/yr), Massillon ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Massillon an affordable city for renters?

Massillon is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,093/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($56,446/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Massillon falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Massillon?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,093/mo in Massillon. The local median household income is $56,446/yr, meaning the typical Massillon household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Massillon?

Rent in Massillon has increased 17.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Massillon rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Massillon is one of the more affordable cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #111 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,093/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Massillon?

Canton is nearby and more affordable at $1,054/mo, which is $39 less than Massillon.

What percentage of Massillon residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.8% of Massillon households are renters, while 65.2% are owner-occupied. Massillon leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Massillon rent compare to the national average?

Massillon's median rent of $1,093/mo is $872 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #111 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,093/mo, rent takes ~23% of Massillon's median household income ($56,446/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Massillon 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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