Rent in Darke County, OH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$973$11,676 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,003 (+3.1%)How much rent can you afford in Darke 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 Darke 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 | $801 | $9,612 | $32,040 | $15.40/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $806 | $9,672 | $32,240 | $15.50/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $973 | $11,676 | $38,920 | $18.71/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,290 | $15,480 | $51,600 | $24.81/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,295 | $15,540 | $51,800 | $24.90/hr |
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Rent in Darke County, OH: common questions
How much is rent going up in Darke County, OH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,003 for a two-bedroom, up 3.1% from $973. A one-bedroom goes from $806 to $832, a studio from $801 to $827.
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 Darke County, OH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $806 for a one-bedroom and $973 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,676 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 Darke County, OH?
To keep a $973 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.71 an hour, or $38,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $806 takes $15.50 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Darke County, OH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $801, one bedroom $806, two $973, three $1,290 and four $1,295 a month.
Is rent affordable in Darke County, OH?
For the typical household, earning $64,486 a year ($5,374 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $973 takes 18.1% 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: ($973 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.71 an hour.