Rent in Hardin 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 Hardin 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 Hardin 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 | $806 | $9,672 | $32,240 | $15.50/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $811 | $9,732 | $32,440 | $15.60/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $973 | $11,676 | $38,920 | $18.71/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,230 | $14,760 | $49,200 | $23.65/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,373 | $16,476 | $54,920 | $26.40/hr |
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Rent in Hardin County, OH: common questions
How much is rent going up in Hardin 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 $811 to $878, a studio from $806 to $873.
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 Hardin County, OH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $811 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 Hardin 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 $811 takes $15.60 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Hardin County, OH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $806, one bedroom $811, two $973, three $1,230 and four $1,373 a month.
Is rent affordable in Hardin County, OH?
For the typical household, earning $62,484 a year ($5,207 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $973 takes 18.7% 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.