Cuyahoga County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 1,256,620.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$933/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
+4% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,058/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
+10% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,279/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
+9% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,646/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
+8% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,760/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
+0% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $881 | $933 | +$52 (+5.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $995 | $1,058 | +$63 (+6.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,208 | $1,279 | +$71 (+5.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,553 | $1,646 | +$93 (+6.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,667 | $1,760 | +$93 (+5.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,320
$3,527/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$51,160
$4,263/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Pickaway County
1 BR: $1,194/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $811/mo
Ottawa County
1 BR: $843/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $1,009/mo
Highland County
1 BR: $845/mo
Ross County
1 BR: $882/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.