Rent in Wood County, OH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,076$12,912 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,145 (+6.4%)How much rent can you afford in Wood 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 Wood 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 | $769 | $9,228 | $30,760 | $14.79/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $820 | $9,840 | $32,800 | $15.77/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,076 | $12,912 | $43,040 | $20.69/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,380 | $16,560 | $55,200 | $26.54/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,454 | $17,448 | $58,160 | $27.96/hr |
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Rent in Wood County, OH: common questions
How much is rent going up in Wood County, OH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,145 for a two-bedroom, up 6.4% from $1,076. A one-bedroom goes from $820 to $875, a studio from $769 to $822.
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 Wood County, OH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $820 for a one-bedroom and $1,076 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,912 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 Wood County, OH?
To keep a $1,076 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.69 an hour, or $43,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $820 takes $15.77 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Wood County, OH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $769, one bedroom $820, two $1,076, three $1,380 and four $1,454 a month.
Is rent affordable in Wood County, OH?
For the typical household, earning $74,216 a year ($6,185 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,076 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: ($1,076 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.69 an hour.