Biggest Rent Increases in Ohio — FY2026
Metro areas where the 2-bedroom FMR rose the most year-over-year in Ohio. Largest year-over-year 2BR increase first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →
Most Expensive Metros for Rent
Least Expensive Metros for Rent
Biggest Rent Increases
Highest Income Limits
| # | Metro Area | State | FY2025 2BR | FY2026 2BR | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dayton-Kettering, OH MSA | OH | $1,077 | $1,273 | +$196 (+18.2%) |
| 2 | Akron, OH MSA | OH | $1,131 | $1,268 | +$137 (+12.1%) |
| 3 | Canton-Massillon, OH MSA | OH | $978 | $1,086 | +$108 (+11%) |
| 4 | Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH HUD Metro FMR Area | OH | $884 | $973 | +$89 (+10.1%) |
| 5 | Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH MSA | OH | $899 | $973 | +$74 (+8.2%) |
| 6 | Lima, OH MSA | OH | $1,040 | $1,108 | +$68 (+6.5%) |
| 7 | Brown County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area | OH | $947 | $1,008 | +$61 (+6.4%) |
| 8 | Mansfield, OH MSA | OH | $924 | $973 | +$49 (+5.3%) |
| 9 | Hocking County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area | OH | $928 | $973 | +$45 (+4.8%) |
| 10 | Springfield, OH MSA | OH | $1,061 | $1,106 | +$45 (+4.2%) |
| 11 | Perry County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area | OH | $934 | $973 | +$39 (+4.2%) |
| 12 | Wheeling, WV-OH MSA | OH | $954 | $991 | +$37 (+3.9%) |
| 13 | Toledo, OH MSA | OH | $1,056 | $1,076 | +$20 (+1.9%) |
| 14 | Union County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area | OH | $1,425 | $1,433 | +$8 (+0.6%) |
| 15 | Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area | OH | $1,445 | $1,430 | +$-15 (+-1%) |