Richland County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 125,008.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$671/mo
↑ 3.4% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$773/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,315/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,530/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $649 | $671 | +$22 (+3.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $738 | $773 | +$35 (+4.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $924 | $973 | +$49 (+5.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,266 | $1,315 | +$49 (+3.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,462 | $1,530 | +$68 (+4.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,920
$2,577/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Mahoning County
1 BR: $771/mo
Lawrence County
1 BR: $853/mo
Lake County
1 BR: $1,058/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $1,009/mo
Coshocton County
1 BR: $824/mo
Morrow County
1 BR: $1,194/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.