Rent in Shelby County, OH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,033$12,396 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,076 (+4.2%)How much rent can you afford in Shelby 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 Shelby 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 | $720 | $8,640 | $28,800 | $13.85/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $787 | $9,444 | $31,480 | $15.13/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,033 | $12,396 | $41,320 | $19.87/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,384 | $16,608 | $55,360 | $26.62/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,448 | $17,376 | $57,920 | $27.85/hr |
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Rent in Shelby County, OH: common questions
How much is rent going up in Shelby County, OH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,076 for a two-bedroom, up 4.2% from $1,033. A one-bedroom goes from $787 to $823, a studio from $720 to $804.
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 Shelby County, OH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $787 for a one-bedroom and $1,033 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,396 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 Shelby County, OH?
To keep a $1,033 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.87 an hour, or $41,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $787 takes $15.13 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Shelby County, OH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $720, one bedroom $787, two $1,033, three $1,384 and four $1,448 a month.
Is rent affordable in Shelby County, OH?
For the typical household, earning $73,978 a year ($6,165 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,033 takes 16.8% 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: ($1,033 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.87 an hour.