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Average Rent in Parma, OH

5 apartment buildings, 46 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.

Avg Rent

$1,368/mo

market average

Cheapest

$915/mo

Independence Place Apartments: A 55 and Better Community

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5

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Units

46

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Parma, OH Rent Prices

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Parma, OH Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Parma, OH is $1,368 per month, based on 46 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $915 at Independence Place Apartments: A 55 and Better Community to $1,900 at The Villas at Maplewood.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
1 Bed $1,117/mo $915/mo 18
2 Bed $1,502/mo $1,150/mo 26
3 Bed $1,885/mo $1,404/mo 2

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Market Context

Who rents in Parma, OH, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Parma, OH averages $1,117/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,502/mo. At the local median household income of $67,425, that works out to 24% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Parma, OH at $1,053/mo. The current tracked market average runs 30% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Parma, OH while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

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

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$55,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,368/mo.

Comfortable income

$66,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($915/mo), you need to earn at least $37,000/year.

Median household income in Parma, OH is $67,425 , about 3% above the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Parma, OH

Overall prices in Parma, OH runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 92.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Parma, OH's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,368
Utilities $336
Groceries $508
Transportation $802
Healthcare $391
Other goods and services $626
Estimated total $4,032/mo

Population

80,131

Median household income

$67,425

Census median rent

$1,053/mo

Rent as % of income

26.9%

Median age

43.2

Mean commute

24 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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Nearby cities in Ohio

How Parma, OH rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Parma, OH Properties
Cincinnati, OH $2,062 +51% 15
Dayton, OH $1,271 -7% 7
Cleveland, OH $1,791 +31% 7
Springfield, OH $1,229 -10% 6
Hamilton, OH $1,424 +4% 6
Lakewood, OH $1,873 +37% 5

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Parma, OH?

The average rent in Parma, OH is $1,368 per month, based on 46 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Parma, OH?

The lowest available rent in Parma, OH starts at $915 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Parma, OH?

1-bedroom apartments in Parma, OH average $1,117/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $915/mo across 18 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Parma, OH?

2-bedroom apartments in Parma, OH average $1,502/mo. Units start from $1,150/mo across 26 units currently listed.

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