salaryRent is lower than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 31.8 minutes each way. Most homes (78.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,800 a year. That is $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Ohio. It is number 188 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Trenton?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Trenton
| Size | Trenton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $421 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,044 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Trenton 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 Trenton, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Trenton
Life in Trenton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Trenton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $210 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $234,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,490 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Trenton, OH?
Renting in Trenton costs a median of about $1,420 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Trenton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,800 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Trenton cheap or expensive?
Trenton is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.6% of the typical household income of $86,965. It ranks 188th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Trenton?
The median homeowner in Trenton pays $2,382 a year in property taxes, about 1.01% of the median home value.
Is Trenton 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 Trenton?
The median home value in Trenton is $234,900, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
13,583 people live in Trenton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.