Rent in Union County, OH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,433$17,196 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,607 (+12.1%)How much rent can you afford in Union 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 Union 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 | $1,113 | $13,356 | $44,520 | $21.40/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,125 | $13,500 | $45,000 | $21.63/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,433 | $17,196 | $57,320 | $27.56/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,718 | $20,616 | $68,720 | $33.04/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,897 | $22,764 | $75,880 | $36.48/hr |
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Rent in Union County, OH: common questions
How much is rent going up in Union County, OH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,607 for a two-bedroom, up 12.1% from $1,433. A one-bedroom goes from $1,125 to $1,228, a studio from $1,113 to $1,119.
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 Union County, OH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,125 for a one-bedroom and $1,433 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,196 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 Union County, OH?
To keep a $1,433 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $27.56 an hour, or $57,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,125 takes $21.63 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Union County, OH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,113, one bedroom $1,125, two $1,433, three $1,718 and four $1,897 a month.
Is rent affordable in Union County, OH?
For the typical household, earning $112,322 a year ($9,360 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,433 takes 15.3% 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: ($1,433 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $57,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $27.56 an hour.