Shelby County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 48,145.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$720/mo
↑ 9.8% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$787/mo
↑ 8.0% YoY
-18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,033/mo
↑ 7.9% YoY
-12% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,384/mo
↑ 8.1% YoY
-9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,448/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $656 | $720 | +$64 (+9.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $729 | $787 | +$58 (+8.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $957 | $1,033 | +$76 (+7.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,280 | $1,384 | +$104 (+8.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,349 | $1,448 | +$99 (+7.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,480
$2,623/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,320
$3,443/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Franklin County
1 BR: $1,194/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $1,009/mo
Noble County
1 BR: $749/mo
Union County
1 BR: $1,125/mo
Licking County
1 BR: $1,194/mo
Portage County
1 BR: $985/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.