Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Upper Arlington, OH?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 25.2% of gross income.
Upper Arlington rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Ohio state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Ohio cities have lower median rent than Upper Arlington, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Upper Arlington, OH →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Upper Arlington, OH?
Median rent in Upper Arlington is $1,968 a month. A typical physical therapist in Ohio earns about $93,727 a year, which makes that rent 25.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Upper Arlington?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Ohio (~$93,727/yr) supports up to $2,343 a month in rent. Upper Arlington's current median rent is $1,968/mo, which leaves a $375/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Upper Arlington?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Ohio works roughly 43.7 hours a month to cover Upper Arlington's median rent of $1,968.
Where is rent cheaper than Upper Arlington for a physical therapist?
Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Canal Winchester ($1,965/mo), Plain City ($1,964/mo), Beachwood ($1,963/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.