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Ohio Rental Market
Current rents by bedroom · top metro breakdowns · YoY trend
Mar 29, 2026
1 Bedroom
$865
2 Bedrooms
$1,098
3 Bedrooms
$1,495
YoY Trend
-14%
Days on Market
57d
Columbus E
43232
1BR$905
2BR$1,200
3BR$1,690
YoY
-16.7%
DOM
71.48d
Listings
70
Cleveland SW
44109
1BR$825
2BR$995
3BR$1,300
YoY
-11.4%
DOM
42.11d
Listings
215
Ohio Eviction Process
Complete timeline for removing a non-paying or violating tenant in Ohio
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIMELINE
Average total: 30 days from notice to possession. US average is ~50 days.
Security Deposit Rules
Ohio security deposit laws, limits, and return requirements
💰
Maximum Deposit
None
Per current statutes
📅
Return Deadline
14–45 days
After tenant vacates
📋
Itemization Required
Yes
Written itemization of deductions
📈
Interest Required
No
Required in some high-reg states
Rights & Responsibilities
What both parties are entitled to under Ohio law
✅ Landlord Rights
→No deposit cap
→No rent control
→Expedited forcible entry
⚖️ Tenant Rights
→Habitability
→24-hr entry notice
→Repair & deduct
Required Disclosures
Items you must disclose to tenants in Ohio before or at lease signing
📄 Lead paint
Rent Control Status
Ohio rent increase and rent control laws
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No Rent Control in Ohio
Ohio has no statewide rent control law. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice (typically 30 days for month-to-month, or at lease end for fixed terms).
Ohio Landlord FAQs
Common questions answered — also powers Google rich results
How long does eviction take in Ohio?+
The average eviction timeline in Ohio is 30 days from notice to possession. The pay-or-quit notice period is 3 days. Filing fee is $100–$130.
What is the security deposit limit in Ohio?+
In Ohio, the security deposit maximum is None. Landlords must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions.
Does Ohio have rent control?+
No. Ohio has no statewide rent control. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice — typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies.
How much entry notice is required in Ohio?+
Landlords in Ohio must provide at least 24 hours written notice before entering a rental unit.
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