Rent in Champaign County, OH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,046$12,552 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,047 (+0.1%)How much rent can you afford in Champaign 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 Champaign 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 | $737 | $8,844 | $29,480 | $14.17/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $818 | $9,816 | $32,720 | $15.73/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,046 | $12,552 | $41,840 | $20.12/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,333 | $15,996 | $53,320 | $25.63/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,470 | $17,640 | $58,800 | $28.27/hr |
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Rent in Champaign County, OH: common questions
How much is rent going up in Champaign County, OH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,047 for a two-bedroom, up 0.1% from $1,046. A one-bedroom goes from $818 to $830, a studio from $737 to $732.
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 Champaign County, OH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $818 for a one-bedroom and $1,046 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,552 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 Champaign County, OH?
To keep a $1,046 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.12 an hour, or $41,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $818 takes $15.73 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Champaign County, OH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $737, one bedroom $818, two $1,046, three $1,333 and four $1,470 a month.
Is rent affordable in Champaign County, OH?
For the typical household, earning $75,556 a year ($6,296 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,046 takes 16.6% 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: ($1,046 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.12 an hour.