Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Union County vs Ohio
How do Union County and Ohio rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,125
- Union County (1BR)
- $873
- Ohio (1BR)
- +29%
- 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 Union County is 29% more expensive than Ohio at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,125 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 | Union County | Ohio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,113 | $816 | +$297 (+36%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,125 | $873 | +$252 (+29%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,433 | $1,092 | +$341 (+31%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,718 | $1,388 | +$330 (+24%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,897 | $1,550 | +$347 (+22%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Union County is 17% above 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).