Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Belmont County, Ohio
Belmont County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,009 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $793 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $19.40 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,009
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 21% less than in Ohio
- Typical rent
- $793
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 23% less than in Ohio
- Wage needed
- $19.40
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $40,360 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 47%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 2% more than in Ohio
Only here
Renting in Belmont County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Monroe County, the typical rent is $672: 15% less than in Belmont County ($793).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Belmont County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Belmont County was $963 a month in September 2026. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $703 | $13.52 | $28,120 |
| 1 bedroom | $822 | $15.81 | $32,880 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,009 | $19.40 | $40,360 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,300 | $25.00 | $52,000 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,436 | $27.62 | $57,440 |
HUD area: Wheeling, WV-OH MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 29 ZIP codes in Belmont County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 43713 to $1,330 in 43718. 18 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,009).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 43713 | Noble County, OH | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 |
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| 43713 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 |
| 43718 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $930 | $1,080 | $1,330 | $1,710 | $1,890 |
| 43719 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 |
| 43759 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $780 | $910 | $1,120 | $1,440 | $1,590 |
| 43902 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $820 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,460 | $1,540 |
| 43905 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $740 | $870 | $1,070 | $1,380 | $1,530 |
| 43906 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 |
| 43909 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $710 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,440 |
| 43912 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 |
| 43928 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $800 | $940 | $1,160 | $1,490 | $1,650 |
| 43933 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $770 | $900 | $1,100 | $1,420 | $1,570 |
| 43934 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 |
| 43935 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 |
| 43940 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 |
| 43942 | Monroe County, OH | $700 | $810 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,420 |
| 43942 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $700 | $810 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,420 |
| 43947 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 |
| 43950 | Harrison County, OH | $770 | $900 | $1,110 | $1,430 | $1,580 |
| 43950 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $770 | $900 | $1,110 | $1,430 | $1,580 |
| 43951 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $790 | $920 | $1,140 | $1,470 | $1,620 |
| 43967 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $870 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,610 | $1,770 |
| 43972 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $770 | $900 | $1,110 | $1,430 | $1,580 |
| 43977 | Harrison County, OH | $820 | $950 | $1,170 | $1,510 | $1,670 |
| 43977 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $820 | $950 | $1,170 | $1,510 | $1,670 |
| 43983 | Guernsey County, OH | $790 | $880 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,570 |
| 43983 | Harrison County, OH | $790 | $880 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,570 |
| 43983 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $790 | $880 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,570 |
| 43985 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $820 | $950 | $1,170 | $1,510 | $1,670 |
- 43713 · Noble County, OH $1,000$1,290
- 43713 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,000$1,290
- 43718 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,330$1,710
- 43719 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,000$1,290
- 43759 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,120$1,440
- 43902 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,130$1,460
- 43905 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,070$1,380
- 43906 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,000$1,290
- 43909 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,010$1,300
- 43912 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,000$1,290
- 43928 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,160$1,490
- 43933 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,100$1,420
- 43934 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,000$1,290
- 43935 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,000$1,290
- 43940 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,000$1,290
- 43942 · Monroe County, OH $1,000$1,290
- 43942 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,000$1,290
- 43947 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,000$1,290
- 43950 · Harrison County, OH $1,110$1,430
- 43950 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,110$1,430
- 43951 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,140$1,470
- 43967 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,250$1,610
- 43972 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,110$1,430
- 43977 · Harrison County, OH $1,170$1,510
- 43977 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,170$1,510
- 43983 · Guernsey County, OH $1,100$1,440
- 43983 · Harrison County, OH $1,100$1,440
- 43983 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,100$1,440
- 43985 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,170$1,510
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Belmont County, 47% of renter households are in that position; in Ohio, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
47%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
7,176 households rent in Belmont County
- Spend half or more of their income 24%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 23%
- Spend less than 30% 53%
Compared with the state and the country
- Belmont 47%
- Ohio 46%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Belmont County
HUD lists 27 properties with homes for low-income households in Belmont County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 9
- HUD-assisted
- 15
- public housing
- 4
1,611 homes in all; 1,587 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Wayne L. Hayes Tower Public housing 100 S 3rd St, Martins Ferry 43935 270 homes, 262 low-income · Run by Belmont Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $328 a month · Average wait: 5 months · (740) 633-5085
- Rosehill Tower Public housing 3345 Monroe St, Bellaire 43906 198 low-income homes · Run by Belmont Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $284 a month · Average wait: 4 months · (740) 633-5085
- Bellaire Scattered Sites Public housing 3185 Hamilton St, Bellaire 43906 132 low-income homes · Run by Belmont Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $281 a month · Average wait: 4 months · Homes at several sites · (740) 633-5085
- ST. Myer Terrace Public housing 402 Jefferson St, Martins Ferry 43935 122 low-income homes · Run by Belmont Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $256 a month · Average wait: 4 months · (740) 633-5085
- Jaycee Manor Apartments HUD-assisted 640 Columbus Ave, Martins Ferry 43935 80 low-income homes · For families · (740) 633-1203
- Lansing Limited HUD-assisted 68209 Commercial Dr, Bridgeport 43912 72 low-income homes · For older adults · (740) 635-3941
- Lansing Gardens HUD-assisted 68216 Commercial Dr, Bridgeport 43912 54 low-income homes · For families · (740) 738-0662
- LANSING MANOR aka STONE HOUSE PLACE HUD-assisted 54385 National Rd, Bridgeport 43912 52 low-income homes · For older adults · (740) 633-9929
- Bridgeport Manor HUD-assisted 1 Gould Park Rd, Bridgeport 43912 51 homes, 50 low-income · For older adults · (740) 635-1294
- Barnesville Manor, LTD HUD-assisted 485 North St, Barnesville 43713 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (740) 425-1151
- Belle Village Apartments HUD-assisted 64551 Patterson Hill Rd, Bellaire 43906 50 low-income homes · For families · (740) 671-9631
- Glenwood Village HUD-assisted 200 Belmont Rd, Bethesda 43719 50 homes, 49 low-income · For older adults · (740) 484-4648
- Orchard Terrace II HUD-assisted 107 Newell Ave, Saint Clairsville 43950 50 homes, 49 low-income · For people with disabilities · (740) 695-4956
- Belmont Heights Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 68297 Blaine Chermont Rd, Bridgeport 43912 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 1994
- Abby's Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 301 Virginia St, Bethesda 43719 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2008 · For families · (740) 258-2745
- Russell's Crossing Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 177 Pine Ln, Barnesville 43713 39 low-income homes · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 12 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Ashburn Greene Tax credit (LIHTC) 108 Broadland St, Saint Clairsville 43950 40 homes, 34 low-income · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 20 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2004
- Russells Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 501 Morgantown Ext, Barnesville 43713 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Plumly Townehomes HUD-assisted 111 Mackey Dr, Barnesville 43713 31 homes, 30 low-income · For families · (740) 425-1085
- Multi-Counties Apartments HUD-assisted 68201 Hope Ln, Bridgeport 43912 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (740) 635-0079
- Nichols Townehomes HUD-assisted 41102 Heather Ln, Flushing 43977 24 low-income homes · For families · (740) 968-4704
- ST Clairsville Courtyard Tax credit (LIHTC) 173 W Main St, Saint Clairsville 43950 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 1997
- Valley Greene Tax credit (LIHTC) 108 Morgantown Ave, Barnesville 43713 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Carnes Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 3396 Belmont St, Bellaire 43906 26 homes, 20 low-income · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2001 · For older adults
- Four Oaks HUD-assisted 46137 National Rd, Saint Clairsville 43950 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (740) 695-9344
- Commodore Court Apts HUD-assisted 105 Commodore Ln, Barnesville 43713 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (740) 695-9344
- Woda Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 111 Christine Dr, Powhatan Point 43942 4 low-income homes · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 1994
One property has two programs at the same address and appears once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Belmont County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Belmont County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,600 | $27,650 | $44,200 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,600 | $50,500 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,550 | $56,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,450 | $63,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,650 | $68,150 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $45,800 | $73,200 |
| 7 people | $48,950 | $48,950 | $78,250 |
| 8 people | $52,100 | $52,100 | $83,300 |
Area median income: $78,900. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Wheeling, WV-OH MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $633 – $773
- 1 bedroom $740 – $904
- 2 bedrooms $908 – $1,110
- 3 bedrooms $1,170 – $1,430
- 4 bedrooms $1,292 – $1,580
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Belmont Metropolitan Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 279 vouchers · 714 public housing units (740) 633-5085 Belmont Metropolitan Housing Authority: sjenkins@belmontmha.org
Housing agencies in Ohio Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Ohio
What Ohio law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- Ohio Rev. Code §5321.16(B)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 days
- Ohio Rev. Code §1923.04(A)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- Ohio Rev. Code §5321.17(B)
- Only a court order can remove youOhio Rev. Code §5321.15(A)
- Protection from retaliationOhio Rev. Code §5321.02(A)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Belmont County
This is the nearest HUD-approved agency. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Community Building Partnership of Stark County, Inc.
400 Market Ave N, Canton · 58 miles away
- Budget and financial counseling
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 2 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Belmont County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Ohio, the average home bill was $135 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
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Cash to move in
$2,018
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,009
- Security deposit
- $1,009
- Total
- $2,018
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Belmont County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $703; 1 bedroom: $822; 2 bedrooms: $1,009; 3 bedrooms: $1,300; 4 bedrooms: $1,436. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Belmont County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,009) without spending more than 30% of income takes $19.40 an hour full time, or $40,360 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Belmont County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $39,450 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Belmont County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $908 and $1,110 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Belmont County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 43713 to $1,330 in 43718. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Belmont County?
HUD lists 27 properties with homes for low-income households in Belmont County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Belmont County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Belmont County, 47% of renter households are in that position; in Ohio, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).