Rent in Sandusky, OH
Across Sandusky's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,082 a month, with figures from $943–$1,221. The highest typical rent is in 44871 ($1,221) and the lowest in 44870 ($943). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Erie County pay about 1.22% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $785 | $643–$927 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $846 | $715–$977 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,082 | $943–$1,221 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,298 | $1,065–$1,531 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,453 | $1,204–$1,702 | 2 |
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).
Sandusky ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Sandusky, OH?
- About $1,082 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $943–$1,221. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Sandusky, OH?
- About $846 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $715–$977. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Sandusky, OH?
- About $1,298 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,065–$1,531. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Sandusky, OH?
- About $785 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $643–$927. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Sandusky, OH?
- About $1,453 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,204–$1,702. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Sandusky ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 44871 has the highest typical rent at $1,221 a month, and 44870 the lowest at $943.
- What is the property tax rate in Sandusky, OH?
- Owner-occupied homes in Erie County pay a typical 1.22% 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Sandusky rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).