Start your Toledo, OH search
How many bedrooms do you need?
Renter tools
Smarter moves, less stress
Smarter moves, less stress
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Toledo's results from the first annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. The survey, which drew on responses from over 18,000 renters, provides new insights into what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the 105 million American renters nationwide.
"Renters in Toledo expressed extremely low city satisfaction, giving a failing grade for confidence in the local economy," says Andrew Tam, Vice President of Data Science at Apartment List. "The US renter population is at its highest level in 20 years, and Toledo renters' dissatisfaction with the economy and low plans for homeownership are areas for local leaders to address."
Key findings in Toledo include the following:
A detailed report explaining the survey's methodology, analysis, and findings is available upon request. To obtain a copy, please email Andrew Tam, Apartment List's Vice President of Data Science, at andrew@apartmentlist.com.
Historic architecture distinguishes Deveaux, where this northwestern Toledo neighborhood showcases impressive homes from various eras. Rental options include divided larger houses and apartments in smaller buildings with character details unavailable in newer construction. The area provides excellent access to both Ottawa Hills and University of Toledo, creating an ideal environment for academic households seeking sophisticated surroundings beyond purely student-focused areas.
Historic revival energizes Five Points/Library Village, where this evolving Toledo district centers around the distinctive main library and developing commercial corridors. Rental options include both modest bungalows and apartments in small buildings at accessible rates reflecting the neighborhood's transitional status. The area provides excellent access to both downtown employment and University of Toledo facilities, making it popular with students and professionals seeking authentic urban character without downtown rental premiums.
River views distinguish East Toledo, where this affordable district offers spectacular downtown panoramas across the Maumee River at surprising price points. The neighborhood surrounds the popular Toledo Farmers Market providing fresh local produce year-round – an increasingly valued amenity as food quality considerations continue affecting housing decisions. For value-conscious renters, East Toledo delivers remarkable space with genuine character at rates significantly below comparable riverside properties in similar Midwestern cities creating unprecedented waterfront value increasingly difficult to secure without substantial financial resources or extreme location compromises.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
