Rent in Ross County, OH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,057$12,684 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,093 (+3.4%)How much rent can you afford in Ross 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 Ross 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 | $785 | $9,420 | $31,400 | $15.10/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $882 | $10,584 | $35,280 | $16.96/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,057 | $12,684 | $42,280 | $20.33/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,335 | $16,020 | $53,400 | $25.67/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,399 | $16,788 | $55,960 | $26.90/hr |
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Rent in Ross County, OH: common questions
How much is rent going up in Ross County, OH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,093 for a two-bedroom, up 3.4% from $1,057. A one-bedroom goes from $882 to $920, a studio from $785 to $868.
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 Ross County, OH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $882 for a one-bedroom and $1,057 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,684 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 Ross County, OH?
To keep a $1,057 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.33 an hour, or $42,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $882 takes $16.96 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Ross County, OH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $785, one bedroom $882, two $1,057, three $1,335 and four $1,399 a month.
Is rent affordable in Ross County, OH?
For the typical household, earning $61,303 a year ($5,109 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,057 takes 20.7% 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: ($1,057 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.33 an hour.