Defiance County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 38,300.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$754/mo
↑ 13.0% YoY
-16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$799/mo
↑ 14.5% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$980/mo
↑ 9.6% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,239/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY
-19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,408/mo
↑ 12.4% YoY
-20% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $667 | $754 | +$87 (+13.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $698 | $799 | +$101 (+14.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $894 | $980 | +$86 (+9.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,162 | $1,239 | +$77 (+6.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,253 | $1,408 | +$155 (+12.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,960
$2,663/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,200
$3,267/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Madison County
1 BR: $1,194/mo
Hamilton County
1 BR: $1,051/mo
Hancock County
1 BR: $859/mo
Ottawa County
1 BR: $843/mo
Geauga County
1 BR: $1,058/mo
Richland County
1 BR: $773/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.