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West Chester

·20th most expensive in Ohio·West Chester rents are up 7.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,926/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$39
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West Chester · $1,926
More expensive than 54% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
53/100
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Rents are right about where West Chester's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,926/mo
Expected by trend
$1,955/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,750
3 BR
$2,320
4 BR+
$2,560
Research median
$1,750/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,112/yr
At $1,926/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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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, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How West Chester, OH has changed in 5 years

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$1,363 → $1,926
up 41.3%

Five years ago, renters in West Chester, OH paid around $1,363 a month. That figure now sits near $1,926, up 41.3% from the 2021 baseline. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and West Chester, OH reflects that arc in its own way.

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West Chester rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in West Chester is $1,926/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,200/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,750/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,350/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,320/mo.

At 32% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), West Chester ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is West Chester an affordable city for renters?

West Chester is considered moderate for renters. At $1,926/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. West Chester slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in West Chester?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,926/mo in West Chester.

Is rent going up or down in West Chester?

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

How does West Chester rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

West Chester is one of the pricier cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #20 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,926/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than West Chester?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than West Chester ($1,926/mo): Woodlawn ($1,614/mo), Sharonville ($1,628/mo), Springdale ($1,661/mo).

How does West Chester rent compare to the national average?

West Chester's median rent of $1,926/mo is $39 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #20 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,926/mo, rent takes ~32% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

West Chester 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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