Massillon, Ohio Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Massillon, Ohio rental market.

Massillon, Ohio

Average Apartment Rent

$1,019

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

Infinity%

As of May 2026

Compared to a year ago, Massillon, Ohio apartments have recorded a Infinity% rent increase.

Massillon, Ohio Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Mar 2025 Jul 2025 Nov 2025 Mar 2026
Massillon $884 $932 $959 $1,048
National $1,732 $1,736 $1,756 $1,749
Massillon
National
Mar 2025
$884
$1,732
Jul 2025
$932
$1,736
Nov 2025
$959
$1,756
Mar 2026
$1,048
$1,749

Massillon, Ohio Average Apartment Rent

Massillon, Ohio Apartment rent ranges

Under $1,000
$1,001 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,000
$2,001 - $2,500
$2,501 - $3,000
Over $3,000

At 62.52%, apartments priced Under $1,000 represent the bulk of Massillon, Ohio rentals, while condos priced $1,000 - $1,500 hold the lowest share of the market – 37.48%.

Massillon, Ohio Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 5,322
Owner occupied housing units 8,652

Renters take up 38% of Massillon, Ohio real estate, occupying a total of 5,322 units, while homeowners live in 8,652 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

4.6

Renter median household income**

$36,434

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.04

Rental vacancy rate**

1.9%

Massillon, Ohio Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 126
1 bed 1,481
2 beds 2,272
3 beds 1,196
4 beds 247

There are 2,272 rentals in Massillon, Ohio with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 43%. Units with No bedrooms, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (2%), amounting to 126 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Massillon, Ohio homes for rent is 4.6.

Massillon, Ohio Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 219
25 - 34 years 1,092
35 - 44 years 1,163
45 - 54 years 972
55 - 59 years 416
60 - 64 years 382
65 - 74 years 612
75 - 84 years 424
85 years and over 42

Most condos for rent in Massillon, Ohio are occupied by residents in the 35 - 44 years age group (22%), followed by those in the 25 - 34 years age group (21%). At the same time, people in the 85 years and over age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 1%.

Massillon, Ohio Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 2,625
Non-Family Households 2,697

Massillon, Ohio Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 1,476
No related children of the householder under 18 3,846

A total of 2,625 apartments for rent in Massillon, Ohio, or 49% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 28% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 1,476 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Massillon, Ohio is 2.04.

Massillon, Ohio Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 677
High school graduate (including equivalency) 2,319
Some college or associate's degree 1,872
Bachelor's degree or higher 454

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 9% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 13% of the homes for rent in Massillon, Ohio.

Massillon, Ohio Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 151
Built 2000 - 2009 443
Built 1990 - 1999 295
Built 1980 - 1989 203
Built 1970 - 1979 890
Built 1960 - 1969 381
Built 1950 - 1959 544
Built 1940 - 1949 542
Built 1939 or earlier 1,861

The highest share of Massillon, Ohio apartment rentals, namely 35% or 1,861 units, were Built 1939 or earlier, followed by those Built 1970 - 1979 (17%, 890 units), and the ones Built 1950 - 1959 (10%, 544 units).

Massillon, Ohio Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 280
Moved in 2018 to 2020 1,477
Moved in 2010 to 2017 2,739
Moved in 2000 to 2009 674
Moved in 1990 to 1999 121
Moved in 1989 or earlier 31

Median year renter moved into unit 2015

Most Massillon, Ohio renters (51%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 1% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Massillon, Ohio condos for rent is 2015.

Massillon, Ohio Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 792
1 vehicle available 2,787
2 vehicles available 1,400
3 vehicles available 243
4 vehicles available 61
5 or more vehicles available 39

When it comes to transportation options, 52% of Massillon, Ohio renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 26% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 15% have No vehicle available.

Massillon, Ohio Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 3,400
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 451
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 122
Walked 234
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 358
Worked at home 395

Massillon, Ohio Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 9,351
Moved within same county 934
Moved from different county within same state 354
Moved from different state 76

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Massillon, Ohio apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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