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Stow

Pop. 34,240·50th most expensive in Ohio·Stow rents are up 15.6% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,606/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.6%
Month-over-Month
-4.3%
vs US Median
-$356
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Stow · $1,606
More affordable than 69% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,606/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$64,000/yr
Local median income
$93,727/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Stow's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$910
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,720
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,290/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,606 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
$19,272/yr
At $1,606/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.6% YoY, -4.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Stow, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,240
Median income
$93,727
Median age
41.5
Renters
28%
Age distribution
20.3%
22%
24.7%
13.4%
19.5%
Under 1820.3%
18–3422%
35–5424.7%
55–6413.4%
65+19.5%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
85.6%
White85.6%
Black4.3%
Hispanic1.2%
Asian4.3%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
23.9%
24.2%
48%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma23.9%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+48%
Housing tenure
72%
28%
Owner72%
Renter28%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Stow, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,523 → $93,727
up 16.4%
Population
34,556 → 34,240
down 0.9%
Renter share
29.4% → 28%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
50.3% → 48%
-2.3 pts
Median age
40.3 → 41.5
+1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $93,727 today, compared with $80,523 five years earlier. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 50.3% to 48%.

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Stow rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Stow, OH

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Stow is $1,606/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $910/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,290/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,000/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,590/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($93,727/yr), Stow ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Stow an affordable city for renters?

Stow is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,606/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($93,727/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Stow falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Stow?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,606/mo in Stow. The local median household income is $93,727/yr, meaning the typical Stow household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Stow?

Rent in Stow has increased 15.6% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Stow rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Stow is middle-of-the-pack for Ohio for rent, ranking #50 out of 124 tracked cities at $1,606/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Stow?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Stow ($1,606/mo): Akron ($1,137/mo), Fairlawn ($1,337/mo), Cuyahoga Falls ($1,469/mo).

What percentage of Stow residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28% of Stow households are renters, while 72% are owner-occupied. Stow leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Stow rent compare to the national average?

Stow's median rent of $1,606/mo is $356 (18%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #50 out of 124 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,606/mo, rent takes ~21% of Stow's median household income ($93,727/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Stow 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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