Studio Apartment Rent in Niles, OH
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Niles, Ohio as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $876 and +49% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Niles
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Niles
Compare Niles's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Ohio
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashland | $610 |
| 2 | Austintown | $610 |
| 3 | Louisville | $640 |
| 4 | Orrville | $650 |
| 5 | Canton | $657 |
| 6 | Alliance | $660 |
| 7 | Boardman | $660 |
| 8 | Greenville | $660 |
| 9 | Massillon | $660 |
| 10 | Niles (this page) | $660 |
| 11 | Warren | $660 |
| 12 | Sidney | $670 |
| 13 | Wooster | $670 |
| 14 | Silverton | $679 |
| 15 | Findlay | $690 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Ohio
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Albany | $1,540 |
| 2 | Pickerington | $1,420 |
| 3 | Sunbury | $1,410 |
| 4 | Dublin | $1,400 |
| 5 | Westerville | $1,375 |
| 6 | Lewis Center | $1,350 |
| 7 | Mason | $1,320 |
| 8 | Powell | $1,300 |
| 9 | Maineville | $1,280 |
| 10 | Gahanna | $1,280 |
| 11 | Avon Lake | $1,280 |
| 12 | Hilliard | $1,270 |
| 13 | Avon | $1,270 |
| 14 | Upper Arlington | $1,235 |
| 15 | Westlake | $1,220 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Niles.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Niles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austintown, OH | 6.4 mi | $610 | $-50 (-8%) |
| Warren, OH | 7.6 mi | $660 | — |
| Youngstown, OH | 8.6 mi | $695 | +$35 (+5%) |
| Boardman, OH | 12.6 mi | $660 | — |
| Sharon, PA | 17.5 mi | $720 | +$60 (+9%) |
| Alliance, OH | 32.2 mi | $660 | — |
| New Castle, PA | 34.7 mi | $620 | $-40 (-6%) |
| Beaver Falls, PA | 39.9 mi | $840 | +$180 (+27%) |
| Kent, OH | 40.5 mi | $790 | +$130 (+20%) |
| Louisville, OH | 41.3 mi | $640 | $-20 (-3%) |
| Beaver, PA | 43 mi | $780 | +$120 (+18%) |
| Grove City, PA | 46.7 mi | $730 | +$70 (+11%) |
Studio rent in Niles — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Niles?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Niles, Ohio is $660 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $876.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Niles?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $26,400 ($2,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $12.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Niles expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Niles's studio median of $660 is +49% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Niles rank for studio rent in Ohio?
Among the 119 cities in Ohio with studio data, Niles ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Niles?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Austintown ($610), New Castle ($620), Louisville ($640).