Butler County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 388,327.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$958/mo
↑ 8.5% YoY
+7% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,051/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
+10% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,353/mo
↑ 5.1% YoY
+15% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,785/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
+17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,976/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
+13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $883 | $958 | +$75 (+8.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $993 | $1,051 | +$58 (+5.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,287 | $1,353 | +$66 (+5.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,707 | $1,785 | +$78 (+4.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,885 | $1,976 | +$91 (+4.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,040
$3,503/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$54,120
$4,510/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Williams County
1 BR: $761/mo
Crawford County
1 BR: $811/mo
Darke County
1 BR: $806/mo
Scioto County
1 BR: $808/mo
Pickaway County
1 BR: $1,194/mo
Montgomery County
1 BR: $1,009/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.