Highland County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 43,285.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$736/mo
↑ 10.8% YoY
-18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$845/mo
↑ 12.5% YoY
-12% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 10.1% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,167/mo
↑ 9.6% YoY
-23% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,492/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY
-15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $664 | $736 | +$72 (+10.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 | $845 | +$94 (+12.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $884 | $973 | +$89 (+10.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,065 | $1,167 | +$102 (+9.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,396 | $1,492 | +$96 (+6.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,800
$2,817/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Perry County
1 BR: $790/mo
Knox County
1 BR: $862/mo
Sandusky County
1 BR: $799/mo
Montgomery County
1 BR: $1,009/mo
Geauga County
1 BR: $1,058/mo
Licking County
1 BR: $1,194/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.