Licking County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 178,844.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,111/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
+24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,194/mo
↑ 0.0% YoY
+25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,430/mo
↓ 1.0% YoY
+22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,715/mo
↓ 1.5% YoY
+12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,927/mo
↓ 0.6% YoY
+10% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,104 | $1,111 | +$7 (+0.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 | $1,194 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,445 | $1,430 | $-15 (-1.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,741 | $1,715 | $-26 (-1.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,939 | $1,927 | $-12 (-0.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$47,760
$3,980/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$57,200
$4,767/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Allen County
1 BR: $844/mo
Richland County
1 BR: $773/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $762/mo
Guernsey County
1 BR: $742/mo
Ashland County
1 BR: $779/mo
Fayette County
1 BR: $836/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.