Rent in Clinton County, OH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,029$12,348 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,071 (+4.1%)How much rent can you afford in Clinton 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 Clinton 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 | $778 | $9,336 | $31,120 | $14.96/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $838 | $10,056 | $33,520 | $16.12/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,029 | $12,348 | $41,160 | $19.79/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,349 | $16,188 | $53,960 | $25.94/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,696 | $20,352 | $67,840 | $32.62/hr |
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Rent in Clinton County, OH: common questions
How much is rent going up in Clinton County, OH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,071 for a two-bedroom, up 4.1% from $1,029. A one-bedroom goes from $838 to $843, a studio from $778 to $809.
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 Clinton County, OH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $838 for a one-bedroom and $1,029 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,348 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 Clinton County, OH?
To keep a $1,029 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.79 an hour, or $41,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $838 takes $16.12 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Clinton County, OH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $778, one bedroom $838, two $1,029, three $1,349 and four $1,696 a month.
Is rent affordable in Clinton County, OH?
For the typical household, earning $70,407 a year ($5,867 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,029 takes 17.5% 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: ($1,029 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.79 an hour.