City Report · OH

Miamisburg

Pop. 19,948·86th most expensive in Ohio·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,332/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
-$633
Falling (Monthly)
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Miamisburg · $1,332
More affordable than 86% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
63/100
Good value
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Rents are 7% below what Miamisburg's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,332/mo
Expected by trend
$1,428/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$930
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,280
3 BR
$1,650
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,280/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
$15,984/yr
At $1,332/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Miamisburg, OH is majority owner-occupied, 28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,948
Median income
$82,900
Median age
40
Renters
27.1%
Age distribution
23.9%
21.5%
21.1%
15.2%
18.4%
Under 1823.9%
18–3421.5%
35–5421.1%
55–6415.2%
65+18.4%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
87.3%
White87.3%
Black3.8%
Hispanic2%
Asian2.9%
Other4%
Education (25+)
30.5%
33.5%
28.3%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma30.5%
Some college33.5%
Bachelor's+28.3%
Housing tenure
72.9%
27.1%
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Miamisburg, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$967 → $1,332
up 37.7%
Income
$72,677 → $82,900
up 14.1%
Population
19,878 → 19,948
up 0.4%
Renter share
30.6% → 27.1%
-3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
26.4% → 28.3%
+1.9 pts

Rent in Miamisburg, OH has increased 37.7% since 2021, going from about $967 per month to roughly $1,332 today. Census figures show median household income at $82,900 today, compared with $72,677 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 23.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 27.1% of households rent today, against 30.6% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Miamisburg rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Miamisburg, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Miamisburg is $1,332/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $930/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,280/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,000/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,650/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($82,900/yr), Miamisburg ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Miamisburg an affordable city for renters?

Miamisburg is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,332/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($82,900/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Miamisburg falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Miamisburg?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,332/mo in Miamisburg. The local median household income is $82,900/yr, meaning the typical Miamisburg household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Miamisburg?

Rent in Miamisburg has increased 2.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Miamisburg rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Miamisburg is one of the more affordable cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #86 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,332/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Miamisburg?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Miamisburg ($1,332/mo): Dayton ($1,207/mo), West Carrollton ($1,245/mo), Franklin ($1,259/mo).

What percentage of Miamisburg residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.1% of Miamisburg households are renters, while 72.9% are owner-occupied. Miamisburg leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Miamisburg rent compare to the national average?

Miamisburg's median rent of $1,332/mo is $633 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #86 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,332/mo, rent takes ~19% of Miamisburg's median household income ($82,900/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Miamisburg 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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