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Woodlawn

Pop. 3,894·61st most expensive in Ohio·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate
Median rent (all units)
$1,497/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.3%
Month-over-Month
-7.3%
vs US Median
-$465
Falling (Monthly)
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Woodlawn · $1,497
More affordable than 76% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,497/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$60,000/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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,836/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,497 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
$17,964/yr
At $1,497/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.3% YoY, -7.3% 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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By apartment size

Woodlawn rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Woodlawn, OH

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Woodlawn is $1,497/mo as of August 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 24% of local median household income ($74,833/yr), Woodlawn ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodlawn an affordable city for renters?

Woodlawn is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,497/mo, rent takes approximately 24% 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 $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,497/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 decreased 1.3% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Woodlawn rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Woodlawn is middle-of-the-pack for Ohio for rent, ranking #61 out of 124 tracked cities at $1,497/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Woodlawn?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Woodlawn ($1,497/mo): Reading ($1,060/mo), Mount Healthy ($1,259/mo), Sharonville ($1,488/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.

How does Woodlawn rent compare to the national average?

Woodlawn's median rent of $1,497/mo is $465 (24%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #61 out of 124 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,497/mo, rent takes ~24% of Woodlawn's median household income ($74,833/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Woodlawn 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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