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

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Xenia, OH is $1,335. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Xenia cheaper than other Ohio cities?

Xenia falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #84 out of 128 cities at $1,335/mo.

When was Xenia rent data last updated?

Xenia rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · OH

Xenia

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Pop. 25,689·84th most expensive in Ohio·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$1,335/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

-$630

Rising (Monthly)

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Xenia · $1,335

More affordable than 86% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

29% of income

AFFORDABLE

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At $1,335/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$53,000/yr

Local median income

$56,029/yr

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$740

1 BR

$800

2 BR

$1,020

3 BR

$1,320

4 BR+

$1,460

Research median

$1,020/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

$16,020/yr

At $1,335/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.0% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Xenia, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

25,689

Median income

$56,029

Median age

40.2

Renters

39.1%

Age distribution

22.4%

22%

23%

12.2%

20.4%

Under 1822.4%

18–3422%

35–5423%

55–6412.2%

65+20.4%

Gender

47.7%

52.3%

Male47.7%

Female52.3%

Race & ethnicity

79.9%

White79.9%

Black8.3%

Hispanic2.8%

Asian1.1%

Other7.9%

Education (25+)

34.5%

33.7%

21.8%

No HS diploma9.9%

HS diploma34.5%

Some college33.7%

Bachelor's+21.8%

Housing tenure

60.9%

39.1%

Owner60.9%

Renter39.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Xenia, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$48,868 → $56,029

up 14.7%

Population

25,411 → 25,689

up 1.1%

Renter share

42.6% → 39.1%

-3.5 pts

Bachelor's+

20% → 21.8%

+1.8 pts

Median age

38.9 → 40.2

+1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Xenia, OH now reports about $56,029, up from $48,868 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 25,411 to 25,689 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. About 39.1% of households rent today, against 42.6% in 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Xenia on your salary?

At $1,335/mo, how Xenia rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $88,811/yr · Rent = 18% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,055/yr · Rent = 25.4% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $72,634/yr · Rent = 22.1% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $129,823/yr · Rent = 12.3% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $165,882/yr · Rent = 9.7% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,041/yr · Rent = 27.1% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $53,307/yr · Rent = 30.1% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $65,706/yr · Rent = 24.4% income

affordable

By apartment size

Xenia rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Xenia, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Xenia is $1,335/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $740/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,020/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $800/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,320/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($56,029/yr), Xenia ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Xenia an affordable city for renters?

Xenia is considered affordable for renters. At $1,335/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($56,029/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Xenia falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Xenia?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,335/mo in Xenia. The local median household income is $56,029/yr, meaning the typical Xenia household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Xenia?

Rent in Xenia has increased 1.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Xenia rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Xenia is middle-of-the-pack for Ohio for rent, ranking #84 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,335/mo.

What percentage of Xenia residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.1% of Xenia households are renters, while 60.9% are owner-occupied. Xenia leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.