Wayne County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 116,680.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$718/mo
↑ 10.3% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$816/mo
↑ 10.6% YoY
-15% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,041/mo
↑ 9.6% YoY
-11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,269/mo
↑ 8.8% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,491/mo
↑ 11.8% YoY
-15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $651 | $718 | +$67 (+10.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $738 | $816 | +$78 (+10.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $950 | $1,041 | +$91 (+9.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,166 | $1,269 | +$103 (+8.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,334 | $1,491 | +$157 (+11.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,640
$2,720/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,640
$3,470/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Union County
1 BR: $1,125/mo
Putnam County
1 BR: $808/mo
Hocking County
1 BR: $742/mo
Sandusky County
1 BR: $799/mo
Adams County
1 BR: $785/mo
Medina County
1 BR: $1,058/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.