Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Richland County vs Ohio

How do Richland County and Ohio rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$773
Richland 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).

County
Richland County
$773/mo 1BR
Population: 125,008
State
Ohio
$873/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Richland County is 11% cheaper than Ohio at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($773 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 Richland County Ohio Difference
Studio $671 $816 −$145 (-18%)
1 Bedroom $773 $873 −$100 (-11%)
2 Bedroom $973 $1,092 −$119 (-11%)
3 Bedroom $1,315 $1,388 −$73 (-5%)
4 Bedroom $1,530 $1,550 −$20 (-1%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Richland 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).