Putnam County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 34,400.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$797/mo
↑ 15.5% YoY
-11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$808/mo
↑ 11.6% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,053/mo
↑ 14.6% YoY
-10% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,263/mo
↑ 14.1% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,394/mo
↑ 14.4% YoY
-21% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $690 | $797 | +$107 (+15.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $724 | $808 | +$84 (+11.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $919 | $1,053 | +$134 (+14.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,107 | $1,263 | +$156 (+14.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,218 | $1,394 | +$176 (+14.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,320
$2,693/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,120
$3,510/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Clark County
1 BR: $843/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $811/mo
Van Wert County
1 BR: $762/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $1,194/mo
Paulding County
1 BR: $780/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.