FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Athens County
Studio
$902
1BR
$907
2BR
$1,092
3BR
$1,338
4BR
$1,491
Athens County, Ohio
FIPS 39009 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Athens County, OH
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $902 | $10,824 |
| 1-Bedroom | $907 | $10,884 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,092 | $13,104 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,338 | $16,056 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,491 | $17,892 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,092/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$43,680/yr ($3,640/mo). Area Median Income is $88,900.
At OH's state minimum wage of $10.70/hr, a worker would need to work 79 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $902 | $907 | $1,092 | $1,338 | $1,491 |
| FY2025 | $824 | $829 | $1,043 | $1,257 | $1,540 |
| FY2024 | $804 | $809 | $983 | $1,189 | $1,491 |
| FY2023 | $779 | $792 | $926 | $1,127 | $1,303 |
| FY2022 | $738 | $762 | $868 | $1,073 | $1,177 |
| FY2021 | $722 | $739 | $842 | $1,047 | $1,142 |
| FY2020 | $685 | $705 | $802 | $999 | $1,086 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $88,900
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $18,700 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $31,150 | $35,600 | $40,050 | $44,450 | $48,050 | $51,600 |
| 80% AMI | $49,800 | $56,900 | $64,000 | $71,100 | $76,800 | $82,500 |