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Silverton

Pop. 4,860·77th most expensive in Ohio·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,390/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.1%
vs US Median
-$575
Rising (Monthly)
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Silverton · $1,390
More affordable than 82% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,390/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$56,000/yr
Local median income
$72,143/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Silverton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$679
1 BR
$884
2 BR
$1,371
4 BR+
$1,363
Research median
$1,371/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,680/yr
At $1,390/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, +7.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Silverton, OH is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 39.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,860
Median income
$72,143
Median age
37.9
Renters
58.6%
Age distribution
38.5%
16.1%
14.2%
22.1%
Under 189%
18–3438.5%
35–5416.1%
55–6414.2%
65+22.1%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
53%
33.9%
White53%
Black33.9%
Hispanic3%
Asian4.3%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
26.5%
29.6%
39.1%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma26.5%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+39.1%
Housing tenure
41.4%
58.6%
Owner41.4%
Renter58.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Silverton, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,029 → $72,143
up 56.7%
Population
4,890 → 4,860
down 0.6%
Renter share
50.1% → 58.6%
+8.5 pts
Bachelor's+
27.5% → 39.1%
+11.6 pts
Median age
44.1 → 37.9
-6.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Silverton, OH now reports about $72,143, up from $46,029 in 2021. Renters now make up 58.6% of households, compared with 50.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 39.1% of adults here, versus 27.5% in 2021.

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Silverton rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Silverton, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Silverton is $1,390/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $679/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,371/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $884/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($72,143/yr), Silverton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Silverton an affordable city for renters?

Silverton is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,390/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($72,143/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Silverton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Silverton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,390/mo in Silverton. The local median household income is $72,143/yr, meaning the typical Silverton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Silverton?

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

How does Silverton rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Silverton is middle-of-the-pack for Ohio for rent, ranking #77 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,390/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Silverton?

Reading is nearby and more affordable at $1,115/mo, which is $275 less than Silverton.

What percentage of Silverton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.6% of Silverton households are renters, while 41.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Silverton has a strong rental market.

How does Silverton rent compare to the national average?

Silverton's median rent of $1,390/mo is $575 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #77 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,390/mo, rent takes ~23% of Silverton's median household income ($72,143/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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