Erie County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 75,299.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$854/mo
↑ 8.1% YoY
-4% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$886/mo
↑ 11.4% YoY
-8% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,106/mo
↑ 10.3% YoY
-6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,384/mo
↑ 14.1% YoY
-9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,557/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $790 | $854 | +$64 (+8.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 | $886 | +$91 (+11.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,003 | $1,106 | +$103 (+10.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,213 | $1,384 | +$171 (+14.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,487 | $1,557 | +$70 (+4.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,440
$2,953/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$44,240
$3,687/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Licking County
1 BR: $1,194/mo
Madison County
1 BR: $1,194/mo
Athens County
1 BR: $907/mo
Knox County
1 BR: $862/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $762/mo
Coshocton County
1 BR: $824/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.