Rent in Knox County, OH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,078$12,936 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,136 (+5.4%)How much rent can you afford in Knox 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 Knox 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 | $824 | $9,888 | $32,960 | $15.85/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $862 | $10,344 | $34,480 | $16.58/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,078 | $12,936 | $43,120 | $20.73/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,408 | $16,896 | $56,320 | $27.08/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,427 | $17,124 | $57,080 | $27.44/hr |
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Rent in Knox County, OH: common questions
How much is rent going up in Knox County, OH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,136 for a two-bedroom, up 5.4% from $1,078. A one-bedroom goes from $862 to $927, a studio from $824 to $814.
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 Knox County, OH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $862 for a one-bedroom and $1,078 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,936 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 Knox County, OH?
To keep a $1,078 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.73 an hour, or $43,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $862 takes $16.58 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Knox County, OH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $824, one bedroom $862, two $1,078, three $1,408 and four $1,427 a month.
Is rent affordable in Knox County, OH?
For the typical household, earning $73,878 a year ($6,157 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,078 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: ($1,078 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.73 an hour.