Athens County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 61,276.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$902/mo
↑ 9.5% YoY
+1% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$907/mo
↑ 9.4% YoY
-5% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,092/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-7% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,338/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
-12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,491/mo
↓ 3.2% YoY
-15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $824 | $902 | +$78 (+9.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $829 | $907 | +$78 (+9.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,043 | $1,092 | +$49 (+4.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,257 | $1,338 | +$81 (+6.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,540 | $1,491 | $-49 (-3.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,280
$3,023/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,680
$3,640/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Mercer County
1 BR: $788/mo
Champaign County
1 BR: $818/mo
Ottawa County
1 BR: $843/mo
Brown County
1 BR: $802/mo
Putnam County
1 BR: $808/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $757/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.