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Medina

Pop. 25,950·21st most expensive in Ohio·Medina rents are up 6.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,910/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$55
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Medina · $1,910
More expensive than 53% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
47/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent
$1,910/mo
Expected by trend
$1,884/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,740
4 BR+
$1,860
Research median
$1,350/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
$22,920/yr
At $1,910/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Medina, OH is majority owner-occupied, 35.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,950
Median income
$77,385
Median age
40.7
Renters
32.7%
Age distribution
20.8%
21.1%
25.9%
13.4%
18.8%
Under 1820.8%
18–3421.1%
35–5425.9%
55–6413.4%
65+18.8%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
90.5%
White90.5%
Black3%
Hispanic4.4%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
29.8%
29.2%
35.6%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma29.8%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+35.6%
Housing tenure
67.3%
32.7%
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Medina, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,720 → $1,910
up 11.0%
Income
$72,688 → $77,385
up 6.5%
Population
26,011 → 25,950
down 0.2%
Renter share
30.6% → 32.7%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
36.8% → 35.6%
-1.2 pts
Median age
39 → 40.7
+1.7 yrs

The median rent in Medina, OH stood at $1,720 in 2023 and currently runs about $1,910, reflecting a 11.0% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $72,688 to $77,385 across the same window, up 6.5% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 32.7% of households, compared with 30.6% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Medina, OH look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Medina rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Medina, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Medina is $1,910/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $980/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,350/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,110/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,740/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($77,385/yr), Medina ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Medina an affordable city for renters?

Medina is considered moderate for renters. At $1,910/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($77,385/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Medina slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Medina?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,910/mo in Medina. The local median household income is $77,385/yr, meaning the typical Medina household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Medina?

Rent in Medina has increased 6.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Medina rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Medina is one of the pricier cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #21 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,910/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Medina?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Medina ($1,910/mo): Barberton ($1,172/mo), Parma Heights ($1,276/mo), Fairlawn ($1,337/mo).

What percentage of Medina residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.7% of Medina households are renters, while 67.3% are owner-occupied. Medina leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Medina rent compare to the national average?

Medina's median rent of $1,910/mo is $55 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #21 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,910/mo, rent takes ~30% of Medina's median household income ($77,385/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Medina 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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