Rent in Massillon, OH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,086$13,032 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,049 (−3.4%)How much rent can you afford in Massillon, OH?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Massillon, 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 | $749 | $8,988 | $29,960 | $14.40/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $846 | $10,152 | $33,840 | $16.27/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,086 | $13,032 | $43,440 | $20.88/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,371 | $16,452 | $54,840 | $26.37/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,451 | $17,412 | $58,040 | $27.90/hr |
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Rent in Massillon, OH: common questions
How much is rent going down in Massillon, OH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,049 for a two-bedroom, down 3.4% from $1,086. A one-bedroom goes from $846 to $827, a studio from $749 to $734.
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 Massillon, OH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $846 for a one-bedroom and $1,086 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,032 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 Massillon, OH?
To keep a $1,086 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.88 an hour, or $43,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $846 takes $16.27 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Massillon, OH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $749, one bedroom $846, two $1,086, three $1,371 and four $1,451 a month.
Is rent affordable in Massillon, OH?
For the typical household, earning $56,446 a year ($4,704 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,086 takes 23.1% 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: ($1,086 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.88 an hour.