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Ashland, OH

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“The World Headquarters of Nice People” earns its nickname

College Safe Low Crime Interstate Golf Affordable

Ashland is a small and secluded city along Interstate 71 in north central Ohio, roughly 65 miles southwest of Cleveland and eighty miles northeast of Columbus. Folks entering the city are greeted by a sign proclaiming Ashland as “The World Headquarters of Nice People,” a lofty self-designation that complements the community’s charming residential neighborhoods and Main Street’s timeless small-town aesthetic. The city is home to Ashland University, a private institution serving around 6,000 students and employing hundreds of locals as faculty and staff members at its campus near the center of town.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Ashland, OH is $1,033 for a studio, $879 for one bedroom, $1,099 for two bedrooms, and $1,083 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ashland has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$879/month
613 Sq Ft
House
$1,104/month
1,017 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Ashland, OH is 16.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Ashland is 30.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $879 - $1,099. You can expect to pay 5.2% less for groceries, 9.5% less for utilities, and 13.6% less for transportation.

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Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Osborn Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

593 Students

9
out of 10

Taft Intermediate School

Public

Grades 4-5

461 Students

7
out of 10

Hillsdale Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

310 Students

7
out of 10

Mapleton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

383 Students

6
out of 10

Crestview Middle School

Public

Grades 4-8

275 Students

6
out of 10

Crestview Middle School

Public

Grades 4-8

275 Students

6
out of 10

Ashland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

735 Students

5
out of 10

Mapleton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

179 Students

4
out of 10

Ashland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

881 Students

5
out of 10

Crestview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

293 Students

5
out of 10

Mapleton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

265 Students

5
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.