Rent in Brown County, OH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,008$12,096 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,030 (+2.2%)How much rent can you afford in Brown County, OH?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Brown County, OH by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $797 | $9,564 | $31,880 | $15.33/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $802 | $9,624 | $32,080 | $15.42/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,008 | $12,096 | $40,320 | $19.38/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,361 | $16,332 | $54,440 | $26.17/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,691 | $20,292 | $67,640 | $32.52/hr |
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Rent in Brown County, OH: common questions
How much is rent going up in Brown County, OH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,030 for a two-bedroom, up 2.2% from $1,008. A one-bedroom goes from $802 to $849, a studio from $797 to $844.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Brown County, OH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $802 for a one-bedroom and $1,008 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,096 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Brown County, OH?
To keep a $1,008 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.38 an hour, or $40,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $802 takes $15.42 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Brown County, OH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $797, one bedroom $802, two $1,008, three $1,361 and four $1,691 a month.
Is rent affordable in Brown County, OH?
For the typical household, earning $71,270 a year ($5,939 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,008 takes 17% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,008 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.38 an hour.