Van Wert County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 28,833.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$724/mo
↑ 13.1% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$762/mo
↑ 12.9% YoY
-21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 10.1% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,218/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
-20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,323/mo
↑ 11.4% YoY
-25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $640 | $724 | +$84 (+13.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $675 | $762 | +$87 (+12.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $884 | $973 | +$89 (+10.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,094 | $1,218 | +$124 (+11.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,188 | $1,323 | +$135 (+11.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,480
$2,540/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Seneca County
1 BR: $767/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $811/mo
Perry County
1 BR: $790/mo
Clark County
1 BR: $843/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $1,009/mo
Erie County
1 BR: $886/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.