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

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Woodlawn, OH is $1,614. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Woodlawn cheaper than other Ohio cities?

Woodlawn falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #50 out of 128 cities at $1,614/mo.

When was Woodlawn rent data last updated?

Woodlawn 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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Woodlawn

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Pop. 3,894·50th most expensive in Ohio·Woodlawn rents are up 5.9% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,614/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.9%

Month-over-Month

-2.3%

vs US Median

-$351

Falling (Monthly)

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Woodlawn · $1,614

More affordable than 69% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

26% of income

AFFORDABLE

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At $1,614/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$65,000/yr

Local median income

$74,833/yr

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR

$1,394

2 BR

$1,836

3 BR

$1,464

Research median

$1,836/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

$19,368/yr

At $1,614/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 (+5.9% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Woodlawn, OH is majority renter-occupied, 32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

3,894

Median income

$74,833

Median age

37.2

Renters

70.1%

Age distribution

17.9%

24.1%

34.1%

14.7%

Under 1817.9%

18–3424.1%

35–5434.1%

55–649.3%

65+14.7%

Gender

47.3%

52.7%

Male47.3%

Female52.7%

Race & ethnicity

53.8%

38.5%

White53.8%

Black38.5%

Hispanic3.8%

Asian1.6%

Other2.3%

Education (25+)

32.3%

28.3%

32.6%

No HS diploma6.8%

HS diploma32.3%

Some college28.3%

Bachelor's+32.6%

Housing tenure

29.9%

70.1%

Owner29.9%

Renter70.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Woodlawn, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$54,345 → $74,833

up 37.7%

Population

3,844 → 3,894

up 1.3%

Renter share

59.7% → 70.1%

+10.4 pts

Bachelor's+

33.9% → 32.6%

-1.3 pts

Median age

39.4 → 37.2

-2.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $54,345 in 2021 to $74,833 more recently. The population has grown by 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 3,844 residents to roughly 3,894. Renters now make up 70.1% of households, compared with 59.7% five years ago.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Woodlawn on your salary?

At $1,614/mo, how Woodlawn rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $88,811/yr · Rent = 21.8% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,055/yr · Rent = 30.7% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $72,634/yr · Rent = 26.7% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $129,823/yr · Rent = 14.9% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $165,882/yr · Rent = 11.7% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,041/yr · Rent = 32.8% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $53,307/yr · Rent = 36.3% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $65,706/yr · Rent = 29.5% income

affordable

By apartment size

Woodlawn rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Woodlawn, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Woodlawn is $1,614/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,836/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,394/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,464/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($74,833/yr), Woodlawn ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodlawn an affordable city for renters?

Woodlawn is considered affordable for renters. At $1,614/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($74,833/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Woodlawn falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Woodlawn?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,614/mo in Woodlawn. The local median household income is $74,833/yr, meaning the typical Woodlawn household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Woodlawn?

Rent in Woodlawn has increased 5.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Woodlawn rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Woodlawn is middle-of-the-pack for Ohio for rent, ranking #50 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,614/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Woodlawn?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Woodlawn ($1,614/mo): Reading ($1,115/mo), Mount Healthy ($1,231/mo), Forest Park ($1,575/mo).

What percentage of Woodlawn residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 70.1% of Woodlawn households are renters, while 29.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Woodlawn has a strong rental market.