What's a good cap rate in Canton?

In Canton, cap rates typically run around 8.5% (Ohio state median). A deal above that line is outperforming the local market; below it, you're paying up for appreciation or stability. TrueCap shows where any specific Canton deal lands versus this benchmark.

What's the average rent for a rental in Canton?

A typical rental in Canton runs about $1,086–$1,371/mo (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2–3BR). TrueCap auto-fills HUD Fair Market Rent for the exact address you enter.

What is the property tax rate in Ohio?

Ohio's effective property tax rate is about 1.59% of value per year — the figure TrueCap applies by default for Canton deals. You can override it with the exact local rate.

Canton, OH

Canton rental property analysis

Canton offers deep-value Ohio cash flow within the Cleveland-Akron economic orbit — very low prices and healthy rent ratios.

Canton market snapshot

Cash-flow market

Higher typical cap rates — built for monthly cash flow more than price growth.

Typical cap rate

8.5%

Ohio state median

Typical rent

$1,086–$1,371/mo

HUD FMR · 2–3BR · 2026

Typical price

$100,000–$180,000

est., all-in

Property tax

1.59%

Ohio effective

Rent is HUD Fair Market Rent where available, otherwise a market estimate; price is a market estimate. Cap-rate and tax are the defaults TrueCap applies — enter a specific address for exact, auto-filled numbers.

Sources & methodology. These are screening defaults and market estimates — not an appraisal, and not financial, tax, or legal advice. Verify rents, taxes, insurance, and local landlord/tenant law against the county assessor and your state's landlord-tenant statute before relying on them.

Data: HUD Fair Market Rent · FRED 30-yr mortgage rate · Tax Foundation (property tax) · Updated June 2026

Metro-level estimates — precision is lower at the neighborhood and parcel level; pull a specific address for exact, auto-filled figures. Reviewed by the TrueCap team. See our full methodology.

Is Canton a good place to buy rentals?

Strong yields at low entry; older stock and a flat-growth economy mean reserve for capex and underwrite conservatively. Hands-on operators do well.

See the full Ohioinvesting guide — taxes, landlord law & top metros →

Neighborhoods to look at in Canton

Jackson Township

Suburb; desirable, low vacancy, reliable tenants.

Plain Township

Family renters, steady demand.

Northwest Canton

Value-add, cash flow.

Neighborhood notes are starting points, not recommendations — always underwrite the specific property.

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