Most Expensive Metros for Rent in Ohio — FY2026

U.S. metro areas with the highest HUD 2-bedroom Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Highest 2-bedroom FMR 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 Studio 2BR 4BR
1 Union County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area OH $1,113 $1,433 $1,897
2 Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area OH $1,111 $1,430 $1,927
3 Cleveland, OH HUD Metro FMR Area OH $933 $1,279 $1,760
4 Dayton-Kettering, OH MSA OH $928 $1,273 $1,817
5 Akron, OH MSA OH $904 $1,268 $1,681
6 Lima, OH MSA OH $839 $1,108 $1,493
7 Ottawa County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area OH $807 $1,106 $1,696
8 Springfield, OH MSA OH $763 $1,106 $1,572
9 Erie County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area OH $854 $1,106 $1,557
10 Canton-Massillon, OH MSA OH $749 $1,086 $1,451
11 Toledo, OH MSA OH $769 $1,076 $1,454
12 Ashtabula County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area OH $715 $1,037 $1,429
13 Brown County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area OH $797 $1,008 $1,691
14 Wheeling, WV-OH MSA OH $683 $991 $1,413
15 Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH HUD Metro FMR Area OH $735 $973 $1,345
16 Hocking County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area OH $737 $973 $1,383
17 Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH MSA OH $752 $973 $1,482
18 Perry County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area OH $786 $973 $1,429
19 Mansfield, OH MSA OH $671 $973 $1,530