Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Knox County vs Ohio
How do Knox County and Ohio rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $862
- Knox County (1BR)
- $873
- Ohio (1BR)
- −1%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Knox County is 1% cheaper than Ohio at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($862 vs $873). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | Knox County | Ohio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $824 | $816 | +$8 (+1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $862 | $873 | −$11 (-1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,078 | $1,092 | −$14 (-1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,408 | $1,388 | +$20 (+1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,427 | $1,550 | −$123 (-8%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Knox County is 10% below the US average. Ohio is 9% below.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).