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Rental Market Trends in Bellefontaine, OH

What is the average rent in Bellefontaine, OH?

$945/month

Average Rent

689 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Bellefontaine, OH is $945 per month. This is 42% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/month, making renting in Bellefontaine more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Bellefontaine, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $945 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,070 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,203 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$945/month
689 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,070/month
839 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,203/month
1,151 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bellefontaine, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.6%, which averages out to $35 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Bellefontaine, OH
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bellefontaine, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
12% Below $700/month
38% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bellefontaine, OH?

Because the average rent in Bellefontaine is $945, you’ll want to make about $3,150 per month or $37,800 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Bellefontaine, OH

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Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in Bellefontaine we think you'll love

Whispering Pines Apartments

Whispering Pines Apartments

700 Township Road 179,
Bellefontaine, OH 43311

$1,025 - $1,100

3 Beds

Brookstone Apartments

Brookstone Apartments

500 Gunntown Rd,
Bellefontaine, OH 43311

$939 - $1,199

2-3 Beds

Deercreek Village Apartments

Deercreek Village Apartments

450 Kristina Dr,
Bellefontaine, OH 43311

$975 - $1,325

1-3 Beds

Williamsburg Townhomes

Williamsburg Townhomes

555 Newell St,
Bellefontaine, OH 43311

$1,100

2 Beds

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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