Monroe County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 13,401.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$736/mo
↑ 10.8% YoY
-18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$742/mo
↑ 10.1% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 10.1% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,283/mo
↑ 9.8% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,288/mo
↑ 9.9% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $664 | $736 | +$72 (+10.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $674 | $742 | +$68 (+10.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $884 | $973 | +$89 (+10.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,168 | $1,283 | +$115 (+9.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,172 | $1,288 | +$116 (+9.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,680
$2,473/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Defiance County
1 BR: $799/mo
Williams County
1 BR: $761/mo
Meigs County
1 BR: $758/mo
Vinton County
1 BR: $792/mo
Fayette County
1 BR: $836/mo
Knox County
1 BR: $862/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.