Average Rent in Brown County, OH↑ Rents rising 7.2% YoY

Brown County, OH has rental prices ranging from $726/month to $1,548/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $731/month — 48% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $79,490/year, spending $731/month on a 1-bedroom represents 11% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Brown County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $947/month, Brown County ranks #21 most expensive of the 68 cities tracked in Ohio — pricier than 55% of all US cities in our data.

The Brown County Rental Market

The Brown County, OH area has a population of about 2,255,257 and 32% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Brown County, OH have risen by $64/month (7.2%) over the past year, from $883 to $947. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Brown County, OH without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $29,240. The local median household income of $79,490 exceeds that threshold by $50,250, making Brown County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Is Brown County, OH Affordable?

Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.

Rent or Buy in Brown County?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Living in Brown County

Cost of living, job market, crime rates, and moving cost estimates.