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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Toledo

Affordable Housing in Toledo, OH

Toledo has 144 income-based rental properties offering 9,682 units across the city. With a median rent of $901 per month according to Census ACS 5-Year data, affordable housing here can make a real difference for the 47 percent of residents who rent. The majority of scored properties rated excellent or good, giving renters a solid range of quality options to explore.

144
Properties
9,682
Total units
90/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$901/mo

Affordability

Toledo's median household income is $49,724 and the median monthly rent is $901, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). Nearly half of Toledo residents -- 47% -- are renters, reflecting strong demand for affordable housing options in the city.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
1,055 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Toledo Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Toledo had a violent crime rate of 1,055 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 50 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Toledo

According to Walk Score, the area around Toledo's assisted properties has a Walk Score of 50 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 64. No Transit Score is available. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties tracked on this page.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
99 schools · 31 districts

Schools

Toledo is served by 99 public schools across 31 districts, including 68 elementary, 2 middle, 27 high schools, and 2 other schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should look up the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$49,724 median income

Cost of Living

The median household income in Toledo is $49,724 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent in the city is $901 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

For renters who qualify, the 68 HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties in Toledo offer rents tied to income limits rather than market rates, which can represent meaningful savings compared to that median.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 68 HUD-assisted properties in Toledo were mapped for flood risk. None fall within a high-risk flood zone, according to flood hazard data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 90/100(66 of 144 scored)
90+ (45)70–89 (17)60–69 (2)<60 (2)No score (78)

144 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Toledo, OH

Toledo is a renter-active city -- according to the Census ACS 5-Year (as of 2024), 47 percent of households rent, and the citywide median rent sits at $901 per month. The city's median household income is $49,724, according to the same source.

Lease Lantern tracks 68 HUD-assisted and income-based properties across Toledo, totaling 5,051 units. Of the 66 properties with inspection scores on record, 45 rated excellent and 17 rated good, reflecting strong overall housing conditions in the assisted portfolio.

None of the 68 mapped properties fall within a high-risk flood zone, according to available flood mapping data.

Toledo has a Walk Score of 50 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 64, according to Walk Score. Most errands and commutes will require a vehicle, though biking is a reasonable option in parts of the city.

According to the FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024), Toledo's violent crime rate is 312 per 100,000 residents, as reported by the Toledo Police Department.

The city is served by 31 school districts and 99 public schools -- including 68 elementary, 2 middle, and 27 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Eligibility & how to apply

Ohio income limits (2026)Ohio public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Ohio

Helpful guides

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