How much does it cost to rent in Sidney, OH?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Sidney, OH is $951. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Sidney cheaper than other Ohio cities?

Sidney is among the more affordable cities in Ohio, ranking #121 out of 128 cities at $951/mo.

When was Sidney rent data last updated?

Sidney rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · OH

Sidney

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Pop. 20,501·121st most expensive in Ohio·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate

Median rent (all units)

$951/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

-15.6%

vs US Median

-$1,014

Falling (Monthly)

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Sidney · $951

More affordable than 98% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

19% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $951/mo, rent takes about 19% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$38,000/yr

Local median income

$60,668/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Sidney's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$670

1 BR

$720

2 BR

$930

3 BR

$1,200

4 BR+

$1,320

Research median

$930/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

$11,412/yr

At $951/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -15.6% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Sidney, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

20,501

Median income

$60,668

Median age

40.7

Renters

38%

Age distribution

23%

21.9%

22.8%

13.1%

19.1%

Under 1823%

18–3421.9%

35–5422.8%

55–6413.1%

65+19.1%

Gender

49.6%

50.4%

Male49.6%

Female50.4%

Race & ethnicity

86.3%

White86.3%

Black4.9%

Hispanic2.2%

Asian0.9%

Other5.6%

Education (25+)

41.2%

28.7%

18.6%

No HS diploma11.5%

HS diploma41.2%

Some college28.7%

Bachelor's+18.6%

Housing tenure

62%

38%

Owner62%

Renter38%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Sidney, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$56,341 → $60,668

up 7.7%

Population

20,559 → 20,501

down 0.3%

Renter share

39% → 38%

-1.0 pts

Bachelor's+

16.9% → 18.6%

+1.7 pts

Median age

39 → 40.7

+1.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Sidney, OH now reports about $60,668, up from $56,341 in 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Sidney on your salary?

At $951/mo, how Sidney rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $88,811/yr · Rent = 12.8% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,055/yr · Rent = 18.1% income

very comfortable

Police Officer

Avg $72,634/yr · Rent = 15.7% income

very comfortable

Software Developer

Avg $129,823/yr · Rent = 8.8% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $165,882/yr · Rent = 6.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,041/yr · Rent = 19.3% income

very comfortable

Truck Driver

Avg $53,307/yr · Rent = 21.4% income

affordable

Electrician

Avg $65,706/yr · Rent = 17.4% income

very comfortable

By apartment size

Sidney rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Sidney, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Sidney is $951/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $670/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $930/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $720/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,200/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($60,668/yr), Sidney ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sidney an affordable city for renters?

Sidney is considered very affordable for renters. At $951/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($60,668/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sidney falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Sidney?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $38,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $951/mo in Sidney. The local median household income is $60,668/yr, meaning the typical Sidney household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sidney?

Rent in Sidney has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Sidney rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Sidney is one of the more affordable cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #121 out of 128 tracked cities at $951/mo.

What percentage of Sidney residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38% of Sidney households are renters, while 62% are owner-occupied. Sidney leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.