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Average Rent in Logan County, OH Rents rising 10.5% YoY

HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 46,140

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Market Overview

Logan County, OH has rental prices ranging from $713/month to $1,318/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $724/month — 48% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $69,183/year, spending $724/month on a 1-bedroom represents 13% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Logan County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $950/month, Logan County ranks #20 most expensive of the 68 cities tracked in Ohio — pricier than 56% of all US cities in our data.

The Logan County Rental Market

The Logan County, OH area has a population of about 46,140 and 22% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Logan County, OH have risen by $90/month (10.5%) over the past year, from $860 to $950. This rate of increase is significant and reflects strong rental demand and limited housing supply in the local market.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Logan County, OH without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $28,960. The local median household income of $69,183 exceeds that threshold by $40,223, making Logan County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Logan County, OH has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, 0.9 percentage points below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.

Fair Market Rents

HUD FY2025
Studio
$713
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$724
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$950
10.5% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,187
Affordable
4 Bedrooms
$1,318
Affordable
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Is Logan County, OH Affordable?

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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$38,000/year
Local median income: $69,183
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $950/month and 20% down on a home at 7% rate.

Nearby Cities in OHlargest metros in the state

CityStudio1BR2BR3BRHome Value
Brown County$726$731$947$1,273
Columbus$1,104$1,194$1,445$1,741
Dayton$780$845$1,077$1,390
Akron$799$880$1,131$1,398
Ottawa County$677$753$988$1,190
Toledo$745$805$1,056$1,371

Rent or Buy in Logan County?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Logan County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$950/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏠 Buy

Buying breaks even after 5 years — worth it if you stay 5+ years.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $950/mo
Estimates only. Excludes HOA, PMI (if <20% down), closing costs, and tax benefits. Assumes 5% return on invested down payment.

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