Rent in Erie County, OH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,106$13,272 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,221 (+10.4%)How much rent can you afford in Erie 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 Erie 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 | $854 | $10,248 | $34,160 | $16.42/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $886 | $10,632 | $35,440 | $17.04/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,106 | $13,272 | $44,240 | $21.27/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,384 | $16,608 | $55,360 | $26.62/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,557 | $18,684 | $62,280 | $29.94/hr |
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Rent in Erie County, OH: common questions
How much is rent going up in Erie County, OH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,221 for a two-bedroom, up 10.4% from $1,106. A one-bedroom goes from $886 to $977, a studio from $854 to $927.
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 Erie County, OH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $886 for a one-bedroom and $1,106 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,272 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 Erie County, OH?
To keep a $1,106 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.27 an hour, or $44,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $886 takes $17.04 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Erie County, OH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $854, one bedroom $886, two $1,106, three $1,384 and four $1,557 a month.
Is rent affordable in Erie County, OH?
For the typical household, earning $71,993 a year ($5,999 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,106 takes 18.4% 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: ($1,106 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.27 an hour.