Marion County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 65,366.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$806/mo
↑ 9.5% YoY
-10% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$811/mo
↑ 9.4% YoY
-15% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,064/mo
↑ 9.5% YoY
-9% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,276/mo
↑ 9.0% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,409/mo
↑ 9.3% YoY
-20% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $736 | $806 | +$70 (+9.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $741 | $811 | +$70 (+9.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $972 | $1,064 | +$92 (+9.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,171 | $1,276 | +$105 (+9.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,289 | $1,409 | +$120 (+9.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,440
$2,703/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,560
$3,547/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Clinton County
1 BR: $838/mo
Hancock County
1 BR: $859/mo
Clark County
1 BR: $843/mo
Stark County
1 BR: $846/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $757/mo
Geauga County
1 BR: $1,058/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.