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Average Rent in Tuscarawas County, OH Rents rising 2.3% YoY

HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 92,585

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Market Overview

Tuscarawas County, OH has rental prices ranging from $705/month to $1,353/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $710/month — 49% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $64,494/year, spending $710/month on a 1-bedroom represents 13% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Tuscarawas County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $931/month, Tuscarawas County ranks #23 most expensive of the 68 cities tracked in Ohio — more affordable than 60% of all US cities in our data.

The Tuscarawas County Rental Market

The Tuscarawas County, OH area has a population of about 92,585 and 31% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Tuscarawas County, OH have risen by $21/month (2.3%) over the past year, from $910 to $931. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Tuscarawas County, OH without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $28,400. The local median household income of $64,494 exceeds that threshold by $36,094, making Tuscarawas County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Tuscarawas 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
$705
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$710
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$931
2.3% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,194
Affordable
4 Bedrooms
$1,353
Affordable
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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$37,240/year
Local median income: $64,494
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $931/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 Tuscarawas County?

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

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Tuscarawas County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$931/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏢 Rent

Renting appears to be the better financial choice for this scenario.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $931/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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