Hancock County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 75,072.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$777/mo
↑ 13.8% YoY
-13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$859/mo
↑ 12.9% YoY
-10% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,127/mo
↑ 13.2% YoY
-4% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,484/mo
↑ 14.5% YoY
-3% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,693/mo
↑ 11.1% YoY
-4% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $683 | $777 | +$94 (+13.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $761 | $859 | +$98 (+12.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $996 | $1,127 | +$131 (+13.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,296 | $1,484 | +$188 (+14.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,524 | $1,693 | +$169 (+11.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,360
$2,863/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,080
$3,757/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Franklin County
1 BR: $1,194/mo
Cuyahoga County
1 BR: $1,058/mo
Knox County
1 BR: $862/mo
Meigs County
1 BR: $758/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $816/mo
Fulton County
1 BR: $820/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.