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

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Sunbury, OH is $1,501. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Sunbury cheaper than other Ohio cities?

Sunbury falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #64 out of 128 cities at $1,501/mo.

When was Sunbury rent data last updated?

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

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Sunbury

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Pop. 8,005·64th most expensive in Ohio·Sunbury rents have dropped 5.1%, currently a renter's market

Median rent (all units)

$1,501/mo

Year-over-Year

-5.1%

Month-over-Month

+3.0%

vs US Median

-$464

Rising (Monthly)

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Sunbury · $1,501

More affordable than 75% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

17% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,501/mo, rent takes about 17% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$60,000/yr

Local median income

$108,787/yr

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,410

1 BR

$1,520

2 BR

$1,840

3 BR

$2,220

4 BR+

$2,470

Research median

$1,840/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

$18,012/yr

At $1,501/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (-5.1% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Sunbury, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 48.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

8,005

Median income

$108,787

Median age

35.5

Renters

27.4%

Age distribution

28.2%

21.4%

25.5%

13%

Under 1828.2%

18–3421.4%

35–5425.5%

55–6412%

65+13%

Gender

45.5%

54.5%

Male45.5%

Female54.5%

Race & ethnicity

93.8%

White93.8%

Black0.7%

Hispanic4.8%

Asian2.3%

Education (25+)

20.4%

26.9%

48.3%

No HS diploma4.3%

HS diploma20.4%

Some college26.9%

Bachelor's+48.3%

Housing tenure

72.6%

27.4%

Owner72.6%

Renter27.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Sunbury, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$88,958 → $108,787

up 22.3%

Population

6,538 → 8,005

up 22.4%

Renter share

26% → 27.4%

+1.4 pts

Bachelor's+

39.6% → 48.3%

+8.7 pts

Household income in the area moved from $88,958 to $108,787 across the same window, up 22.3% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 6,538 to 8,005 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 39.6% to 48.3%.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Sunbury on your salary?

At $1,501/mo, how Sunbury rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $88,811/yr · Rent = 20.3% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,055/yr · Rent = 28.6% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $72,634/yr · Rent = 24.8% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $129,823/yr · Rent = 13.9% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $165,882/yr · Rent = 10.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,041/yr · Rent = 30.5% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $53,307/yr · Rent = 33.8% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $65,706/yr · Rent = 27.4% income

affordable

By apartment size

Sunbury rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Sunbury, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Sunbury is $1,501/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,410/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,840/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,520/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,220/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($108,787/yr), Sunbury ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunbury an affordable city for renters?

Sunbury is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,501/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($108,787/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sunbury falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Sunbury?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,501/mo in Sunbury. The local median household income is $108,787/yr, meaning the typical Sunbury household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sunbury?

Rent in Sunbury has decreased 5.1% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Sunbury rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Sunbury is middle-of-the-pack for Ohio for rent, ranking #64 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,501/mo.

What percentage of Sunbury residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.4% of Sunbury households are renters, while 72.6% are owner-occupied. Sunbury leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.