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Sidney

Pop. 20,501·105th most expensive in Ohio·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,142/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+20.1%
vs US Median
-$820
Rising (Monthly)
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Sidney · $1,142
More affordable than 94% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,142/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$46,000/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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$930/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,142 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
$13,704/yr
At $1,142/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +20.1% 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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By apartment size

Sidney rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Sidney, OH

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Sidney is $1,142/mo as of August 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 23% 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 $1,142/mo, rent takes approximately 23% 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 $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,142/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 August 2026.

How does Sidney rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Sidney is one of the more affordable cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #105 out of 124 tracked cities at $1,142/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Sidney?

Piqua is nearby and more affordable at $1,087/mo, which is $55 less than Sidney.

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.

How does Sidney rent compare to the national average?

Sidney's median rent of $1,142/mo is $820 (42%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #105 out of 124 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,142/mo, rent takes ~23% of Sidney's median household income ($60,668/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Sidney 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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