City Report · OH

Warren

Pop. 38,912·120th most expensive in Ohio·Warren rents are up 6.6% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$998/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.6%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$934

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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Warren · $998

More affordable than 98% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo

Affordability

32% of income

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At $998/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$40,000/yr

Local median income

$37,887/yr

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$660

1 BR

$700

2 BR

$880

3 BR

$1,170

4 BR+

$1,240

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$880/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $998 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: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in Warren changed +6.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 93 Ohio cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.3%.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($37,887) is $947 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($880); a 3-bedroom is $1,170.

Cheaper nearby

Sharon, PA, 18 miles away, rents for 15% less ($844/mo), about $1,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Warren. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$11,976/yr

At $998/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.6% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Warren, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

38,912

Median income

$37,887

Median age

38.4

Renters

43.9%

Age distribution

21.4%

23.9%

23.7%

12.5%

18.5%

Under 1821.4%

18–3423.9%

35–5423.7%

55–6412.5%

65+18.5%

Gender

49.8%

50.2%

Male49.8%

Female50.2%

Race & ethnicity

63.4%

27.5%

White63.4%

Black27.5%

Hispanic3.4%

Asian0.8%

Other5%

Education (25+)

14.8%

43.5%

26%

15.6%

No HS diploma14.8%

HS diploma43.5%

Some college26%

Bachelor's+15.6%

Housing tenure

56.1%

43.9%

Owner56.1%

Renter43.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Warren, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$30,377 → $37,887

up 24.7%

Population

39,334 → 38,912

down 1.1%

Renter share

47% → 43.9%

-3.1 pts

Bachelor's+

14.7% → 15.6%

+0.9 pts

Median age

40.2 → 38.4

-1.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $37,887 today, compared with $30,377 five years earlier. Census counts show Warren, OH losing about 422 residents over the five-year window, down 1.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 47% to 43.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Warren on your salary?

At $998/mo, how Warren rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $88,811/yr · Rent = 13.5% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,055/yr · Rent = 19% income

very comfortable

Police Officer

Avg $72,634/yr · Rent = 16.5% income

very comfortable

Software Developer

Avg $129,823/yr · Rent = 9.2% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $165,882/yr · Rent = 7.2% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,041/yr · Rent = 20.3% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $53,307/yr · Rent = 22.5% income

affordable

Electrician

Avg $65,706/yr · Rent = 18.2% income

very comfortable

By apartment size

Warren rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Warren, OH

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Warren is $998/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $660/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $880/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $700/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,170/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($37,887/yr), Warren ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Warren?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (about $19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $998/mo in Warren. The local median household income is $37,887/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Warren?

Rent in Warren has risen 6.6% over the past year.

How does Warren rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Warren is one of the more affordable among Ohio cities for rent, ranking #120 of 125 tracked cities at $998/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Warren changed +6.6%, against a typical +4.3% across the 93 Ohio cities Zillow tracks.