Where Rental Properties Cash-Flow in Ohio
We analyzed active for-sale homes across 3 Ohio metros. Cleveland leads for short-term-rental cash flow (87%) — here's how they compare, as of August 2026.
3 markets
Ranked by the share of each metro’s active listings that cash-flow as a short-term rental, best first.
| # | Metro | Median price | STR revenue / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland, OH | $219,900 | $42,916 |
| 2 | Columbus, OH | $299,900 | $39,709 |
| 3 | Cincinnati, OH | $315,000 | $35,330 |
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Real active listings with projected income we accept as a direct lender means properties in our Scout platform can fund in as little as 15-18 days. Reach out and we’ll show you how.
$126,900 — 2-bed house in Columbus, OH
DSCR 2.00 (debt-service coverage ratio)House · 2 bed · 1 bath · 912 sqft
- Projected STR revenue
- $24,500–$31,200/yr
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Scout this home & market: 2-bed house in Columbus, OHListed by Trelora Realty, Inc.
$235,000 — 3-bed house in Wooster, OH
DSCR 1.31 (debt-service coverage ratio)House · 3 bed · 1.5 bath · 1,352 sqft
- Projected STR revenue
- $24,000–$30,600/yr
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Scout this home & market: 3-bed house in Wooster, OHListed by Owens Real Estate Firm, Inc.
$649,900 — 5-bed house in Galena, OH
DSCR 1.29 (debt-service coverage ratio)House · 5 bed · 3.5 bath · 4,018 sqft
- Projected STR revenue
- $73,500–$93,600/yr
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Scout this home & market: 5-bed house in Galena, OHListed by Red 1 Realty
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