Rent in Hancock County, OH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,127$13,524 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,189 (+5.5%)How much rent can you afford in Hancock 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 Hancock 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 | $777 | $9,324 | $31,080 | $14.94/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $859 | $10,308 | $34,360 | $16.52/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,127 | $13,524 | $45,080 | $21.67/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,484 | $17,808 | $59,360 | $28.54/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,693 | $20,316 | $67,720 | $32.56/hr |
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Rent in Hancock County, OH: common questions
How much is rent going up in Hancock County, OH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,189 for a two-bedroom, up 5.5% from $1,127. A one-bedroom goes from $859 to $909, a studio from $777 to $828.
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 Hancock County, OH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $859 for a one-bedroom and $1,127 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,524 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 Hancock County, OH?
To keep a $1,127 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.67 an hour, or $45,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $859 takes $16.52 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Hancock County, OH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $777, one bedroom $859, two $1,127, three $1,484 and four $1,693 a month.
Is rent affordable in Hancock County, OH?
For the typical household, earning $73,141 a year ($6,095 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,127 takes 18.5% 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: ($1,127 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.67 an hour.