salaryRent is lower than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. Most households rent (59%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,920 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Ohio. It is number 107 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kent?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kent
| Size | Kent | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $764 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $906 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,147 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,232 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,808 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kent overall?
Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Kent, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kent
Life in Kent
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kent?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $353 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $219,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kent, OH?
Renting in Kent costs a median of about $1,173 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Kent?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,920 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kent cheap or expensive?
Kent is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.4% of the typical household income of $46,337. It ranks 107th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kent?
The median homeowner in Kent pays $3,463 a year in property taxes, about 1.57% of the median home value.
Is Kent more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Kent?
The median home value in Kent is $219,900, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
27,116 people live in Kent. Numbers are typical (middle) values.