HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Butler County, OH?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Butler County, Ohio, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,353 a month. Rents run from $958 for a studio up to $1,976 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Butler County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $958 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,051 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,353 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,785 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
How does Butler County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Ohio.
Higher rent than 91% of counties in Ohio · 9th of 88
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union County | $1,433 |
| 2 | Madison County | $1,430 |
| 2 | Fairfield County | $1,430 |
| … 5 more … | ||
| 9 | Butler County(you are here) | $1,353 |
| … 76 more … | ||
| 55 | Meigs County | $973 |
| 55 | Monroe County | $973 |
| 55 | Mahoning County | $973 |
More data for Butler County, Ohio
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Butler County, OH for 2026?
In Butler County, Ohio, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,353 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $958 for a studio to $1,976 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Butler County, OH?
A two-bedroom in Butler County, Ohio has a Fair Market Rent of $1,353 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Butler County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Butler County, OH?
Every ZIP code in Butler County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Butler County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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