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Vandalia

Pop. 15,053·104th most expensive in Ohio·Vandalia rents are up 7.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,168/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.5%
vs US Median
-$797
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Vandalia · $1,168
More affordable than 93% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
19% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,168/mo, rent takes about 19% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$47,000/yr
Local median income
$73,275/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Vandalia's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$730
2 BR
$904
3 BR
$1,088
4 BR+
$1,121
Research median
$904/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
$14,016/yr
At $1,168/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.8% YoY, +3.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Vandalia, OH is majority owner-occupied, 29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,053
Median income
$73,275
Median age
39.6
Renters
36.4%
Age distribution
24%
20.3%
23.4%
14.1%
18.2%
Under 1824%
18–3420.3%
35–5423.4%
55–6414.1%
65+18.2%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
88.4%
White88.4%
Black3.2%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian2.4%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
32.1%
34.7%
29.2%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma32.1%
Some college34.7%
Bachelor's+29.2%
Housing tenure
63.6%
36.4%
Owner63.6%
Renter36.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Vandalia, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,255 → $73,275
up 5.8%
Population
15,155 → 15,053
down 0.7%
Renter share
39.5% → 36.4%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
25.6% → 29.2%
+3.6 pts
Median age
38 → 39.6
+1.6 yrs

Median household income grew from $69,255 to $73,275 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.8% shift. About 36.4% of households rent today, against 39.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25.6% to 29.2%.

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Vandalia rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Vandalia, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Vandalia is $1,168/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $904/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $730/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,088/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($73,275/yr), Vandalia ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Vandalia an affordable city for renters?

Vandalia is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,168/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($73,275/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Vandalia falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Vandalia?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,168/mo in Vandalia. The local median household income is $73,275/yr, meaning the typical Vandalia household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Vandalia?

Rent in Vandalia has increased 7.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Vandalia rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Vandalia is one of the more affordable cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #104 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,168/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Vandalia?

Shiloh is nearby and more affordable at $1,130/mo, which is $38 less than Vandalia.

What percentage of Vandalia residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.4% of Vandalia households are renters, while 63.6% are owner-occupied. Vandalia leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Vandalia rent compare to the national average?

Vandalia's median rent of $1,168/mo is $797 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #104 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,168/mo, rent takes ~19% of Vandalia's median household income ($73,275/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Vandalia 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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