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%)