Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Paulding County vs Ohio
How do Paulding County and Ohio rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $780
- Paulding County (1BR)
- $873
- Ohio (1BR)
- −11%
- 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 Paulding County is 11% cheaper than Ohio at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($780 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 | Paulding County | Ohio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $736 | $816 | −$80 (-10%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $780 | $873 | −$93 (-11%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $973 | $1,092 | −$119 (-11%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,343 | $1,388 | −$45 (-3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,530 | $1,550 | −$20 (-1%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Paulding County is 19% 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).