Paulding County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 18,827.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$736/mo
↑ 10.8% YoY
-18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$780/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 10.1% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,343/mo
↑ 9.6% YoY
-12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,530/mo
↑ 12.6% YoY
-13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $664 | $736 | +$72 (+10.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $744 | $780 | +$36 (+4.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $884 | $973 | +$89 (+10.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,225 | $1,343 | +$118 (+9.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,359 | $1,530 | +$171 (+12.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,200
$2,600/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Preble County
1 BR: $742/mo
Morrow County
1 BR: $1,194/mo
Portage County
1 BR: $985/mo
Ottawa County
1 BR: $843/mo
Richland County
1 BR: $773/mo
Auglaize County
1 BR: $762/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.