Ottawa County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 40,367.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$807/mo
↑ 19.2% YoY
-10% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$843/mo
↑ 12.0% YoY
-12% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,106/mo
↑ 11.9% YoY
-6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,326/mo
↑ 11.4% YoY
-13% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,696/mo
↑ 19.2% YoY
-3% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $677 | $807 | +$130 (+19.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 | $843 | +$90 (+12.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $988 | $1,106 | +$118 (+11.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,190 | $1,326 | +$136 (+11.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,423 | $1,696 | +$273 (+19.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,720
$2,810/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$44,240
$3,687/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Morgan County
1 BR: $875/mo
Van Wert County
1 BR: $762/mo
Darke County
1 BR: $806/mo
Clinton County
1 BR: $838/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $757/mo
Lawrence County
1 BR: $853/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.