What is the median rent in Brown Township (Franklin County), OH?
The median gross rent in Brown Township (Franklin County), OH is $1,522 (±$493) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 214 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Brown Township (Franklin County), the median gross rent went from $1,284 in 2015–2019 to $1,522 in 2020–2024 (+18.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,522 (±$493)
- Rented homes
- 214 (±105)
- $2,000 or more
- 10.3%
- Since 2015–2019
- +18.5%
How much rent costs in Brown Township (Franklin County)
| Monthly gross rent | Brown Township (Franklin County) | Franklin County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±16.0 points) | 4.3% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 21.0% (±18.3 points) | 18.0% | 38.3% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 27.1% (±22.2 points) | 44.5% | 34.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 41.6% (±24.9 points) | 23.0% | 12.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 4.2% (±7.1 points) | 7.0% | 3.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 6.1% (±10.2 points) | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±16.0 points) | 1.4% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,500 to $1,999, paid by 41.6% of renting households.
10.3% of rented homes in Brown Township (Franklin County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Brown Township (Franklin County) against Franklin County, its state and the nation
| Brown Township (Franklin County) | Franklin County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,522 (±$493) | $1,302 (±$9) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 214 (±105) | 255,150 (±2,942) | 1,512,031 (±11,174) | 42,849,984 |
In Brown Township (Franklin County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Franklin County ($1,302).
It is not measurably different from Ohio ($1,034).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,413).
In Franklin County, Brown Township (Franklin County) ranks 13 of 44 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 110 of 1,916.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Brown Township (Franklin County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,284 (±$406) | $1,522 (±$493) | +18.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 6.5% (±6.0 points) | 17.5% (±7.1 points) | +11.0 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Rental vacancy rate | 26.9% (±43.7 points) | 0.0% (±14.3 points) | −26.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median gross rent in places near Brown Township (Franklin County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Township (Franklin County) | — | $1,522 (±$493) | — |
| Lake Darby | 2.8 mi | $1,446 (±$416) | Not measurably different |
| Hilliard | 4.3 mi | $1,632 (±$93) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Township (Franklin County) | 4.9 mi | $1,082 (±$86) | Not measurably different |
| Norwich Township (Franklin County) | 5.0 mi | $1,600 (±$119) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Madison County) | 5.4 mi | $1,008 (±$91) | Lower |
| Canaan Township (Madison County) | 5.6 mi | $795 (±$472) | Lower |
| West Jefferson | 5.7 mi | $969 (±$50) | Lower |
| Lincoln Village | 6.1 mi | $1,043 (±$88) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jefferson Township (Madison County), OH ($1,008), Canaan Township (Madison County), OH ($795), West Jefferson, OH ($969).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Washington Township (Franklin County) | $1,691 (±$96) |
| 8 | Dublin | $1,686 (±$109) |
| 9 | Hilliard | $1,632 (±$93) |
| 10 | Norwich Township (Franklin County) | $1,600 (±$119) |
| 11 | Upper Arlington | $1,588 (±$97) |
| 12 | Huber Ridge | $1,582 (±$121) |
| 13 | Brown Township (Franklin County) | $1,522 (±$493) |
| 14 | Riverlea | $1,500 (±$540) |
| 15 | Blendon Township | $1,482 (±$138) |
| 16 | Gahanna | $1,466 (±$56) |
| 17 | Lake Darby | $1,446 (±$416) |
| 18 | Valleyview | $1,441 (±$225) |
| 19 | Mifflin Township (Franklin County) | $1,430 (±$51) |
Showing 13 of 44 places in Franklin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Brown Township (Franklin County)
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Brown Township (Franklin County), save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Brown Township (Franklin County) beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Brown Township (Franklin County), and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Brown Township (Franklin County)
What is the average rent in Brown Township (Franklin County), OH?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Brown Township (Franklin County) is $1,522 (±$493) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much has rent gone up in Brown Township (Franklin County)?
In Brown Township (Franklin County), the median gross rent went from $1,284 in 2015–2019 to $1,522 in 2020–2024 (+18.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
How many rentals in Brown Township (Franklin County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
10.3% of rented homes in Brown Township (Franklin County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Brown Township (Franklin County) higher than in Franklin County?
In Brown Township (Franklin County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Franklin County ($1,302).
It is not measurably different from Ohio ($1,034).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,413).
Is this the rent for an apartment listed today?
No: these are rents households reported paying across 2020–2024, not asking rents for vacant homes, which usually run higher.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown township, Franklin County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown township, Franklin County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown township, Franklin County, Ohio
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Brown township, Franklin County, Ohio (county subdivision:09442, in state:39 county:049).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25064_001E, B25064_001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0126E, DP04_0126M, DP04_0127PE, DP04_0127PM, DP04_0128PE, DP04_0128PM, DP04_0129PE, DP04_0129PM, DP04_0130PE, DP04_0130PM, DP04_0131PE, DP04_0131PM, DP04_0132PE, DP04_0132PM, DP04_0133PE, DP04_0133PM
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Brown Township (Franklin County) at a glance
- Renters and owners in Brown Township (Franklin County)
- Income and affordability in Brown Township (Franklin County)
- Home values in Brown Township (Franklin County)
- Homeowner costs in Brown Township (Franklin County)
- Property taxes in Brown Township (Franklin County)
- Types of homes in Brown Township (Franklin County)
- Age of homes in Brown Township (Franklin County)
- Heating fuel in Brown Township (Franklin County)
- Commute and cars in Brown Township (Franklin County)
- Population growth in Brown Township (Franklin County)
- How long people stay in Brown Township (Franklin County)
- Fair Market Rent in Brown Township (Franklin County)
- Ohio landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Franklin County
- Ohio places ranked by median rent
- Housing data for every place in Ohio