Sandusky County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 58,885.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$671/mo
↑ 10.7% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$799/mo
↑ 11.0% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 10.1% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,214/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
-20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,313/mo
↑ 6.1% YoY
-25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $606 | $671 | +$65 (+10.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $720 | $799 | +$79 (+11.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $884 | $973 | +$89 (+10.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,167 | $1,214 | +$47 (+4.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,237 | $1,313 | +$76 (+6.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,960
$2,663/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Knox County
1 BR: $862/mo
Allen County
1 BR: $844/mo
Defiance County
1 BR: $799/mo
Clinton County
1 BR: $838/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $1,009/mo
Vinton County
1 BR: $792/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.