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Steubenville

Pop. 18,124·124th most expensive in Ohio·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$787/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
-$1,175
Rising (Monthly)
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Steubenville · $787
More affordable than 100% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $787/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$31,000/yr
Local median income
$48,172/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Steubenville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$740
1 BR
$740
2 BR
$940
3 BR
$1,250
4 BR+
$1,410
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$940/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $787 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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$9,444/yr
At $787/mo median
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Steubenville, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 30.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,124
Median income
$48,172
Median age
35.3
Renters
42.8%
Age distribution
20.1%
29.5%
21.1%
18.2%
Under 1820.1%
18–3429.5%
35–5421.1%
55–6411.1%
65+18.2%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
76.8%
13.5%
White76.8%
Black13.5%
Hispanic5.2%
Asian0.8%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
35.2%
26.2%
30.1%
No HS diploma8.4%
HS diploma35.2%
Some college26.2%
Bachelor's+30.1%
Housing tenure
57.2%
42.8%
Owner57.2%
Renter42.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Steubenville, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,432 → $48,172
up 22.2%
Population
18,122 → 18,124
up 0.0%
Renter share
46.1% → 42.8%
-3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
25.9% → 30.1%
+4.2 pts
Median age
38.3 → 35.3
-3.0 yrs

Median household income rose from $39,432 to $48,172 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.2% shift. Renters now make up 42.8% of households, compared with 46.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 30.1% of adults here, versus 25.9% in 2021.

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Steubenville rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Steubenville is $787/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $740/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $940/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $740/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,250/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($48,172/yr), Steubenville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Steubenville an affordable city for renters?

Steubenville is considered very affordable for renters. At $787/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($48,172/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Steubenville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Steubenville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $31,000/year (~$15/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $787/mo in Steubenville. The local median household income is $48,172/yr, meaning the typical Steubenville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Steubenville?

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

How does Steubenville rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Steubenville is one of the more affordable cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #124 out of 124 tracked cities at $787/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Steubenville?

Follansbee is nearby and more affordable at $750/mo, which is $37 less than Steubenville.

What percentage of Steubenville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.8% of Steubenville households are renters, while 57.2% are owner-occupied. Steubenville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Steubenville rent compare to the national average?

Steubenville's median rent of $787/mo is $1,175 (60%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #124 out of 124 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $787/mo, rent takes ~20% of Steubenville's median household income ($48,172/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Steubenville 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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