Muskingum County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 86,393.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$815/mo
↑ 14.5% YoY
-9% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$820/mo
↑ 14.5% YoY
-14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 10.1% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,324/mo
↑ 9.6% YoY
-13% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,438/mo
↑ 10.5% YoY
-18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $712 | $815 | +$103 (+14.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $716 | $820 | +$104 (+14.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $884 | $973 | +$89 (+10.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,208 | $1,324 | +$116 (+9.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,301 | $1,438 | +$137 (+10.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,800
$2,733/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Delaware County
1 BR: $1,194/mo
Vinton County
1 BR: $792/mo
Ross County
1 BR: $882/mo
Clinton County
1 BR: $838/mo
Meigs County
1 BR: $758/mo
Clermont County
1 BR: $1,051/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.