Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Stark County vs Cass County

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

$874
Stark County (1BR)
$917
Cass County (1BR)
−5%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Stark County
$874/mo 1BR
Population: 32,989
County
Cass County
$917/mo 1BR
Population: 186,328

A 1-bedroom in Stark County is 5% cheaper than Cass County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($874 vs $917). 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 Stark County Cass County Difference
Studio $869 $768 +$101 (+13%)
1 Bedroom $874 $917 −$43 (-5%)
2 Bedroom $1,056 $1,112 −$56 (-5%)
3 Bedroom $1,469 $1,547 −$78 (-5%)
4 Bedroom $1,771 $1,865 −$94 (-5%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Stark County is 9% below the US average. Cass County is 4% below.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).