Rent in West Elkton, OH
A 2-bedroom in West Elkton, OH (ZIP 45070) typically rents for about $1,500 a month, with a range of $1,003–$1,500. Owner-occupied homes in Preble County pay about 1.04% 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 | $1,130 | $758–$1,130 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,150 | $767–$1,150 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,500 | $1,003–$1,500 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,990 | $1,332–$1,990 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,110 | $1,412–$2,110 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
West Elkton ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in West Elkton, OH?
- About $1,500 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,003–$1,500. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in West Elkton, OH?
- About $1,150 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $767–$1,150. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in West Elkton, OH?
- About $1,990 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,332–$1,990. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in West Elkton, OH?
- About $1,130 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $758–$1,130. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in West Elkton, OH?
- About $2,110 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,412–$2,110. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in West Elkton, OH?
- Owner-occupied homes in Preble County pay a typical 1.04% 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 West Elkton rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).