Hardin County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 30,622.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$806/mo
↑ 21.4% YoY
-10% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$811/mo
↑ 15.4% YoY
-15% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 10.1% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,230/mo
↑ 11.5% YoY
-19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,373/mo
↑ 13.2% YoY
-22% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $664 | $806 | +$142 (+21.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $703 | $811 | +$108 (+15.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $884 | $973 | +$89 (+10.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,103 | $1,230 | +$127 (+11.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,213 | $1,373 | +$160 (+13.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,440
$2,703/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Greene County
1 BR: $1,009/mo
Montgomery County
1 BR: $1,009/mo
Licking County
1 BR: $1,194/mo
Trumbull County
1 BR: $771/mo
Van Wert County
1 BR: $762/mo
Fayette County
1 BR: $836/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.