Rent in Lake County, OH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,279$15,348 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,274 (−0.4%)How much rent can you afford in Lake 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 Lake 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 | $933 | $11,196 | $37,320 | $17.94/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,058 | $12,696 | $42,320 | $20.35/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,279 | $15,348 | $51,160 | $24.60/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,646 | $19,752 | $65,840 | $31.65/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,760 | $21,120 | $70,400 | $33.85/hr |
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Rent in Lake County, OH: common questions
How much is rent going down in Lake County, OH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,274 for a two-bedroom, down 0.4% from $1,279. A one-bedroom goes from $1,058 to $1,050, a studio from $933 to $924.
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 Lake County, OH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,058 for a one-bedroom and $1,279 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,348 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 Lake County, OH?
To keep a $1,279 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.60 an hour, or $51,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,058 takes $20.35 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lake County, OH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $933, one bedroom $1,058, two $1,279, three $1,646 and four $1,760 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lake County, OH?
For the typical household, earning $80,925 a year ($6,744 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,279 takes 19% 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: ($1,279 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $51,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.60 an hour.