Mercer County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 42,321.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$747/mo
↑ 12.5% YoY
-16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$788/mo
↑ 10.4% YoY
-18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$987/mo
↑ 11.7% YoY
-16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,287/mo
↑ 10.2% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,307/mo
↑ 11.5% YoY
-26% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $664 | $747 | +$83 (+12.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $714 | $788 | +$74 (+10.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $884 | $987 | +$103 (+11.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,168 | $1,287 | +$119 (+10.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,172 | $1,307 | +$135 (+11.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,520
$2,627/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,480
$3,290/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Clark County
1 BR: $843/mo
Logan County
1 BR: $783/mo
Shelby County
1 BR: $787/mo
Ross County
1 BR: $882/mo
Erie County
1 BR: $886/mo
Adams County
1 BR: $785/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.