Darke County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 51,751.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$801/mo
↑ 20.6% YoY
-10% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$806/mo
↑ 7.9% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 10.1% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,290/mo
↑ 9.0% YoY
-15% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,295/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-26% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $664 | $801 | +$137 (+20.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $747 | $806 | +$59 (+7.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $884 | $973 | +$89 (+10.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,184 | $1,290 | +$106 (+9.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,224 | $1,295 | +$71 (+5.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,240
$2,687/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Brown County
1 BR: $802/mo
Stark County
1 BR: $846/mo
Hancock County
1 BR: $859/mo
Coshocton County
1 BR: $824/mo
Geauga County
1 BR: $1,058/mo
Lucas County
1 BR: $820/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.