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North Canton

Pop. 17,727·65th most expensive in Ohio·Rental market data updated monthly for North Canton, OH
Median rent (all units)
$1,481/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.5%
Month-over-Month
+7.9%
vs US Median
-$481
Rising (Monthly)
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North Canton · $1,481
More affordable than 77% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
61/100
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Rents are 6% below what North Canton's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,481/mo
Expected by trend
$1,569/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$740
1 BR
$830
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,420
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,070/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,481 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$17,772/yr
At $1,481/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.5% YoY, +7.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

North Canton, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 38.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,727
Median income
$72,544
Median age
45.7
Renters
30.7%
Age distribution
15.4%
22.8%
23.4%
12.4%
26%
Under 1815.4%
18–3422.8%
35–5423.4%
55–6412.4%
65+26%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
92.2%
White92.2%
Black2.3%
Hispanic2.2%
Asian0.8%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
27.3%
32.5%
38.2%
No HS diploma2%
HS diploma27.3%
Some college32.5%
Bachelor's+38.2%
Housing tenure
69.3%
30.7%
Owner69.3%
Renter30.7%

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

2022 vs 2026

How North Canton, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,318 → $1,481
up 12.4%
Income
$62,303 → $72,544
up 16.4%
Population
17,884 → 17,727
down 0.9%
Renter share
33% → 30.7%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
36% → 38.2%
+2.2 pts
Median age
43 → 45.7
+2.7 yrs

Rent in North Canton, OH has increased 12.4% since 2022, going from about $1,318 per month to roughly $1,481 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $62,303 in 2021 to $72,544 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 4.0 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. About 30.7% of households rent today, against 33% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 36% to 38.2%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the North Canton, OH market of 2022.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in North Canton is $1,481/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $740/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,070/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $830/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,340/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($72,544/yr), North Canton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is North Canton an affordable city for renters?

North Canton is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,481/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($72,544/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. North Canton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in North Canton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,481/mo in North Canton. The local median household income is $72,544/yr, meaning the typical North Canton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in North Canton?

Rent in North Canton has increased 4.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does North Canton rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

North Canton is middle-of-the-pack for Ohio for rent, ranking #65 out of 124 tracked cities at $1,481/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than North Canton?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than North Canton ($1,481/mo): Massillon ($1,107/mo), Canton ($1,118/mo), Akron ($1,137/mo).

What percentage of North Canton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.7% of North Canton households are renters, while 69.3% are owner-occupied. North Canton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does North Canton rent compare to the national average?

North Canton's median rent of $1,481/mo is $481 (25%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #65 out of 124 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,481/mo, rent takes ~24% of North Canton's median household income ($72,544/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

North Canton 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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