Rent in Ottawa County, OH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,106$13,272 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,209 (+9.3%)How much rent can you afford in Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 | $807 | $9,684 | $32,280 | $15.52/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $843 | $10,116 | $33,720 | $16.21/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,106 | $13,272 | $44,240 | $21.27/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,326 | $15,912 | $53,040 | $25.50/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,696 | $20,352 | $67,840 | $32.62/hr |
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Rent in Ottawa County, OH: common questions
How much is rent going up in Ottawa County, OH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,209 for a two-bedroom, up 9.3% from $1,106. A one-bedroom goes from $843 to $924, a studio from $807 to $869.
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 Ottawa County, OH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $843 for a one-bedroom and $1,106 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,272 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 Ottawa County, OH?
To keep a $1,106 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.27 an hour, or $44,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $843 takes $16.21 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Ottawa County, OH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $807, one bedroom $843, two $1,106, three $1,326 and four $1,696 a month.
Is rent affordable in Ottawa County, OH?
For the typical household, earning $76,101 a year ($6,342 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,106 takes 17.4% 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: ($1,106 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.27 an hour.