Rent in Defiance, OH
A 2-bedroom in Defiance, OH (ZIP 43512) typically rents for about $853 a month, with a range of $853–$1,017. Owner-occupied homes in Defiance County pay about 1.07% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $623 | $623–$804 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $702 | $702–$851 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $853 | $853–$1,017 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $963 | $963–$1,215 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,270 | $1,270–$1,511 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Defiance ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Defiance, OH?
- About $853 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $853–$1,017. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Defiance, OH?
- About $702 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $702–$851. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Defiance, OH?
- About $963 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $963–$1,215. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Defiance, OH?
- About $623 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $623–$804. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Defiance, OH?
- About $1,270 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,270–$1,511. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Defiance, OH?
- Owner-occupied homes in Defiance County pay a typical 1.07% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Defiance rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).