Ohio Fair Market Rent (FY2026)
Midwest region · 68 HUD FMR areas
In FY2026, Ohio has 68 HUD Fair Market Rent areas with a median 2-bedroom FMR of $978/month. Across the state, the 2-bedroom FMR ranges from $973 (Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH) to $1,433 (Union County, OH). That median is $3 above the national median FMR of $975, ranking Ohio #32 of 51 states (1 = most expensive). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median.
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Ohio median FMR by bedroom size
| Unit size | Median FMR (per month) |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $750 |
| 1-bedroom | $804 |
| 2-bedroom | $978 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,283 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,449 |
These are medians across the state's areas; an individual metro can be much higher or lower. The population-weighted average 2-bedroom FMR (weighting each area by its population) is $1,219.
Every FMR area in Ohio
| FMR area | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $958 | $1,051 | $1,353 | $1,785 | $1,976 |
| Cleveland, OH | $933 | $1,058 | $1,279 | $1,646 | $1,760 |
| Columbus, OH | $1,111 | $1,194 | $1,430 | $1,715 | $1,927 |
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Detailed pages: Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · Cleveland, OH · Columbus, OH.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Ohio for FY2026?
Ohio has 68 HUD Fair Market Rent areas. The median 2-bedroom FMR across them is $978 per month, ranging from $973 (Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH) to $1,433 (Union County, OH). HUD sets FMRs by metro/county, not statewide, so use the area closest to where you live. Verify at huduser.gov.
Which Ohio area has the highest and lowest FMR?
In FY2026 the highest 2-bedroom FMR in Ohio is $1,433 in Union County, OH, and the lowest is $973 in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH. Rents are highest in the largest metros and lowest in rural counties.
Is Ohio expensive for renters compared with other states?
Ohio's median 2-bedroom FMR of $978 is $3 above the national median FMR of $975 (+0%). It ranks #32 of 51 states and DC by median 2-bedroom FMR (1 = most expensive).
How does FMR relate to Section 8 vouchers in Ohio?
Public housing agencies in Ohio set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards at roughly 90–110% of the local FMR. Your subsidy covers the gap between that standard and about 30% of your adjusted income. Contact the PHA for your county for exact figures.
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Source & accuracy
FY2026 Fair Market Rents, U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development — HUD USER (public domain). State medians and ranges are computed over HUD's area-level FMRs (see methodology). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median; verify on huduser.gov.
Last updated: 2026-06-20