FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Akron, OH MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$904
1BR
$985
2BR
$1,268
3BR
$1,547
4BR
$1,681
Hours/week at min wage
92 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.70/hr (OH)
National rank
#310
of 661 U.S. metros (top 48% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+12.1%
+$137 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +49.4%
Voucher payment standard
$1,141–$1,395
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Akron, OH MSA
Metropolitan area · OH · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $904 | $10,848 |
| 1-Bedroom | $985 | $11,820 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,268 | $15,216 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,547 | $18,564 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,681 | $20,172 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $847 → FY2026 $1,268
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $904 | $985 | $1,268 | $1,547 | $1,681 |
| FY2025 | $799 | $880 | $1,131 | $1,398 | $1,504 |
| FY2024 | $728 | $816 | $1,039 | $1,301 | $1,389 |
| FY2023 | $712 | $809 | $1,027 | $1,297 | $1,380 |
| FY2022 | $610 | $702 | $890 | $1,126 | $1,207 |
| FY2021 | $566 | $664 | $849 | $1,069 | $1,151 |
| FY2020 | $557 | $659 | $847 | $1,065 | $1,147 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $97,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,450 | $23,350 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $34,000 | $38,850 | $43,700 | $48,550 | $52,450 | $56,350 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $54,400 | $62,200 | $69,950 | $77,700 | $83,950 | $90,150 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$15,216/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$50,720/yr
$4,227/mo gross income
FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents
Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →
| AMI Band | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% AMI Maximum | $849 | $971 | $1,092 | $1,310 | $1,407 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,019 | $1,165 | $1,310 | $1,573 | $1,689 |
FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits
Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →
| Limit Type | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High HOME Rent | $904 | $985 | $1,268 | $1,547 | $1,577 |
| Low HOME Rent | $850 | $971 | $1,092 | $1,213 | $1,311 |
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