What is the average apartment size in Kent?

The average size for a Kent, OH apartment is 876 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Kent?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Kent is $1,478 per month, a 1.32% increase from last year’s average of $1,459.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Kent?

In Kent, studios rent for $1,116 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,030 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,485 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,022 per month

What is the average apartment size in Kent?

The typical apartment in Kent offers about 876 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Kent?

Studio apartments in Kent average 386 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 626 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 943 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,202 sq. ft.

Kent, OH Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Kent?

The typical rent budget in Kent ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 34% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Kent?

In Kent, 58% of households rent while 42% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Kent is $1,478, a 1.32% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,459.

Studio Apartments at $1,116 offer the most budget-friendly option with 386 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 626 square feet for $1,030, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,485 offer 943 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,202 sq ft) for $2,022, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Kent, OH

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,478	876 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,116	386 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,030	626 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,485	943 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,022	1,202 sq. ft.

Kent, OH rent trends

Rental prices in Kent, OH have increased by 1.32% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,459 to $1,478.

What's the typical rent budget in Kent, OH?

The largest share of rentals in Kent, OH (34%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Kent, OH?

5,888 or 58% of the households in Kent, OH are renter-occupied while 4,292 or 42% are owner-occupied.

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How Kent Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Kent	$1,478
Columbus	$1,335
Cincinnati	$1,451
Cleveland	$1,546
Warren	$917
Dayton	$1,083
Northwest Ohio	$1,088
Akron	$1,107
Toledo	$971
Westerville	$1,519
Union	$1,328
Cuyahoga Falls, OH	$1,192
Stow, OH	$1,406
Barberton, OH	$961
Wadsworth, OH	$1,370
Copley, OH	$1,460
Green, OH	$1,566
Alliance, OH	$915
Bedford, OH	$961
Bedford Heights, OH	$984
North Canton, OH	$1,297

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Kent apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.