Ross County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 76,957.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$785/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
-12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$882/mo
↑ 9.3% YoY
-8% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,057/mo
↑ 8.9% YoY
-10% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,335/mo
↑ 11.7% YoY
-12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,399/mo
↑ 8.7% YoY
-20% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $731 | $785 | +$54 (+7.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $807 | $882 | +$75 (+9.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $971 | $1,057 | +$86 (+8.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,195 | $1,335 | +$140 (+11.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,287 | $1,399 | +$112 (+8.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,280
$2,940/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,280
$3,523/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Richland County
1 BR: $773/mo
Gallia County
1 BR: $871/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $762/mo
Coshocton County
1 BR: $824/mo
Ashland County
1 BR: $779/mo
Defiance County
1 BR: $799/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.