Fayette County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 28,901.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$750/mo
↑ 11.9% YoY
-16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$836/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
-13% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$992/mo
↑ 11.2% YoY
-16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,273/mo
↑ 11.0% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,415/mo
↑ 10.2% YoY
-19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $670 | $750 | +$80 (+11.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 | $836 | +$85 (+11.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $892 | $992 | +$100 (+11.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,147 | $1,273 | +$126 (+11.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,284 | $1,415 | +$131 (+10.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,440
$2,787/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,680
$3,307/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Monroe County
1 BR: $742/mo
Erie County
1 BR: $886/mo
Harrison County
1 BR: $749/mo
Noble County
1 BR: $749/mo
Miami County
1 BR: $1,009/mo
Sandusky County
1 BR: $799/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.