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 (86%) — here's how they compare, as of October 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 | $219,115 | $43,218 |
| 2 | Columbus, OH | $298,000 | $39,651 |
| 3 | Cincinnati, OH | $325,000 | $36,643 |
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5 senior bankers · 47 statesThe winning metro still has to fit your actual deal.
We’ll connect the market score to a buy box, local costs, rental rules, and financing assumptions.
See Ohio properties that clear the screen.
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.
$127,500 — 3-bed condo in Rocky River, OH
DSCR 1.26 (debt-service coverage ratio)Condo · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,275 sqft
- Projected STR revenue
- $25,600–$32,600/yr
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Scout this home & market: 3-bed condo in Rocky River, OHListed by JAMM Real Estate Co.
$249,000 — 3-bed house in Loveland, OH
DSCR 1.79 (debt-service coverage ratio)House · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,564 sqft
- Projected STR revenue
- $37,800–$48,100/yr
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Scout this home & market: 3-bed house in Loveland, OHListed by Key Realty, Ltd.
$725,000 — 5-bed house in Logan, OH
DSCR 1.61 (debt-service coverage ratio)House · 5 bed · 3 bath · 2,656 sqft
- Projected STR revenue
- $93,000–$118,300/yr
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Scout this home & market: 5-bed house in Logan, OHListed by Rock House Realty LLC
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