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Wadsworth

Pop. 24,492·31st most expensive in Ohio·Rental market data updated monthly for Wadsworth, OH
Median rent (all units)
$1,743/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.7%
vs US Median
-$219
Falling (Monthly)
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Wadsworth · $1,743
More affordable than 58% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,743/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$70,000/yr
Local median income
$79,490/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Wadsworth's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$900
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,580
4 BR+
$1,700
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,230/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,743 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

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,916/yr
At $1,743/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -4.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Wadsworth, OH is majority owner-occupied, 41.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,492
Median income
$79,490
Median age
40
Renters
32.1%
Age distribution
21.4%
22.5%
24.8%
12.3%
19%
Under 1821.4%
18–3422.5%
35–5424.8%
55–6412.3%
65+19%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
94%
White94%
Black0.9%
Hispanic1.5%
Asian1.2%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
27.1%
27%
41.1%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma27.1%
Some college27%
Bachelor's+41.1%
Housing tenure
67.9%
32.1%
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Wadsworth, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,183 → $79,490
up 16.6%
Population
23,789 → 24,492
up 3.0%
Renter share
32% → 32.1%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
38.5% → 41.1%
+2.6 pts
Median age
39 → 40
+1.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $68,183 to $79,490 across the same window, up 16.6% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 23,789 to 24,492 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.0% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 38.5% to 41.1%.

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By apartment size

Wadsworth rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Wadsworth, OH

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Wadsworth is $1,743/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $900/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,230/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,010/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,580/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($79,490/yr), Wadsworth ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Wadsworth an affordable city for renters?

Wadsworth is considered affordable for renters. At $1,743/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($79,490/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Wadsworth falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Wadsworth?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,743/mo in Wadsworth. The local median household income is $79,490/yr, meaning the typical Wadsworth household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Wadsworth?

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

How does Wadsworth rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Wadsworth is one of the pricier cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #31 out of 124 tracked cities at $1,743/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Wadsworth?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Wadsworth ($1,743/mo): Akron ($1,137/mo), Barberton ($1,151/mo), Fairlawn ($1,337/mo).

What percentage of Wadsworth residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.1% of Wadsworth households are renters, while 67.9% are owner-occupied. Wadsworth leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Wadsworth rent compare to the national average?

Wadsworth's median rent of $1,743/mo is $219 (11%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #31 out of 124 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,743/mo, rent takes ~26% of Wadsworth's median household income ($79,490/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Wadsworth 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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