Rent in Lima, OH
Across Lima's 6 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $947 a month, with figures from $825–$1,179. The highest typical rent is in 45802 ($1,179) and the lowest in 45806 ($825). 5 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Allen County pay about 1.12% 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 | $895 | $621–$895 | 6 |
| 1 bed | $802 | $290–$901 | 6 |
| 2 beds | $947 | $825–$1,179 | 6 |
| 3 beds | $1,084 | $990–$1,418 | 6 |
| 4 beds | $1,383 | $1,060–$1,667 | 6 |
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).
Lima ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Lima, OH?
- About $947 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $825–$1,179. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Lima, OH?
- About $802 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $290–$901. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Lima, OH?
- About $1,084 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $990–$1,418. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Lima, OH?
- About $895 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $621–$895. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Lima, OH?
- About $1,383 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,060–$1,667. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Lima ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 45802 has the highest typical rent at $1,179 a month, and 45806 the lowest at $825.
- What is the property tax rate in Lima, OH?
- Owner-occupied homes in Allen County pay a typical 1.12% 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 Lima rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).