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Renting · Section 8

Data from November 2026

Renting in Columbiana County, Ohio

Columbiana County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,003 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $756 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $19.29 an hour, full time.

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Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,003
a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
21% less than in Ohio
Typical rent
$756
a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
27% less than in Ohio
Wage needed
$19.29
an hour, 2 bedrooms
Or $40,120 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
Rent-burdened households
46%
spend 30% or more of income on rent
About the same as in Ohio

Source: Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rents (HUD) Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates

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Renting in Columbiana County: what sets it apart

What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.

  1. Columbiana County has the lowest typical rent in its area: $756, less than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Harrison County ($785).

  2. Columbiana County has the 8th lowest typical rent of the 88 counties in Ohio ($756).

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 Columbiana 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)

Fair market rent and wage needed To pay the fair market rent without spending more than 30% of income, working full time (40 hours a week).
Size Fair rent per month Hourly wage Income needed per year
Studio $778 $14.96 $31,120
1 bedroom $793 $15.25 $31,720
2 bedrooms $1,003 $19.29 $40,120
3 bedrooms $1,290 $24.81 $51,600
4 bedrooms $1,318 $25.35 $52,720

HUD area: Columbiana County, OH. 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 26 ZIP codes in Columbiana County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.

For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 43962 to $1,350 in 44625. 15 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,003).

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)

Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Rent burden

How many households spend too much

HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Columbiana County, 46% 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.

46%

of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.

11,300 households rent in Columbiana County

  • Spend half or more of their income 27%
  • Spend 30% or more, but less than half 19%
  • Spend less than 30% 54%

Compared with the state and the country

  • Columbiana 46%
  • Ohio 46%
  • United States 51%

Low-income apartments

Low-income apartments in Columbiana County

HUD lists 19 properties with homes for low-income households in Columbiana 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)
10
HUD-assisted
7
public housing
3

1,201 homes in all; 1,195 of them low-income, according to HUD.

  • Labelle Terrace Public housing 650 E 4th St, East Liverpool 43920 224 low-income homes · Run by Columbiana Metropolitian Housing Authority · Average payment: $308 a month · Average wait: 9 months · (330) 386-5970
  • Heights Manor HUD-assisted 330 N Shadylane Dr, East Liverpool 43920 146 homes, 145 low-income · For families · (330) 385-4047
  • Fawcett Apts Public housing 325 Moore St, East Liverpool 43920 127 low-income homes · Run by Columbiana Metropolitian Housing Authority · Average payment: $271 a month · Average wait: 24 months · (330) 386-5970
  • Shoub Towers Public housing 500 Main St, Wellsville 43968 128 homes, 126 low-income · Run by Columbiana Metropolitian Housing Authority · Average payment: $301 a month · Average wait: 25 months · (330) 386-5970
  • Salem 76 Apartments HUD-assisted 500 E 4th St, Salem 44460 76 homes, 73 low-income · For older adults · (330) 332-5761
  • Briargate Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1280 Southeast Blvd, Salem 44460 51 low-income homes · 2 bd: 31 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1998
  • Harmony Village HUD-assisted 901 S Main St, Columbiana 44408 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 482-3430
  • Lincoln Place III Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1378 S Lincoln Ave, Salem 44460 48 low-income homes · In service since 1993 · For older adults · (330) 332-4969
  • Salem Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 968 W Perry St, Salem 44460 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities
  • Market Street Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 419 Market St, East Liverpool 43920 45 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 39 · In service since 2016 · For families
  • Salem Acres -403 HUD-assisted 1133 Prospect St, Salem 44460 45 low-income homes · For families · (330) 332-8627
  • Wind Rose Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 45 Wind Rose Ct, Columbiana 44408 44 low-income homes · In service since 1994
  • Odd Fellows Tax credit (LIHTC) 120 W 6th St, East Liverpool 43920 40 low-income homes · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 34 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
  • Worker Housing/East Liverpool Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 417 Putnam St, East Liverpool 43920 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2001 · For older adults
  • Blossom Hill Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 Wilbert Ave, East Liverpool 43920 29 low-income homes · In service since 1994
  • Church Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 46730 Church St, New Waterford 44445 24 low-income homes · In service since 1992
  • Apple Grove Homes HUD-assisted 38867 Saltwell Rd, Lisbon 44432 20 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (330) 424-1553
  • Ceramic Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 650 Saint Clair Ave, East Liverpool 43920 14 low-income homes · In service since 1987
  • Apple Grove II Apts. HUD-assisted 38867 Saltwell Rd, Lisbon 44432 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (330) 424-1553

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 Columbiana 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 Columbiana County. Here is what the rules say:

The rules, with their source

  1. 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. HUD

  2. 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). 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)

  3. Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)

  4. 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. 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)

  5. When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. 24 CFR §982.508

  6. Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)

Mixed-status families: how assistance is figured
HUD income limits Yearly income of the whole family, before taxes.
People Extremely low (30%) Very low (50%) Low
$18,450 $30,700 $49,150
$21,640 $35,100 $56,150
$27,320 $39,500 $63,150
$33,000 $43,850 $70,150
$38,680 $47,400 $75,800
$44,360 $50,900 $81,400
$50,040 $54,400 $87,000
$55,720 $57,900 $92,600

Area median income: $77,900. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Columbiana County, OH. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026

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Possible payment standard

  • Studio $700 – $856
  • 1 bedroom $714 – $872
  • 2 bedrooms $903 – $1,103
  • 3 bedrooms $1,161 – $1,419
  • 4 bedrooms $1,186 – $1,450

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

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 rule

Compare 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 Columbiana County

These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.

  • Catholic Charities Regional Agency

    319 W Rayen Ave, Youngstown · 24 miles away · Spanish

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Budget and financial counseling
    • and 6 more
    (330) 744-3320

  • Apprisen - Warren

    1601 Motor Inn Dr, Girard · 27 miles away

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Budget and financial counseling
    • and 2 more
    (800) 355-2227
See every agency in Ohio Find legal aid (lsc.gov)

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Cash to move in

$2,006

What you need before you get the keys.

What adds up

First month
$1,003
Security deposit
$1,003
Total
$2,006

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When you'll have it

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What helps

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fair market rent in Columbiana County?

According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $778; 1 bedroom: $793; 2 bedrooms: $1,003; 3 bedrooms: $1,290; 4 bedrooms: $1,318. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.

How much do you need to earn to rent in Columbiana County?

Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,003) without spending more than 30% of income takes $19.29 an hour full time, or $40,120 a year.

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Columbiana County?

Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $43,850 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 Columbiana 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 $903 and $1,103 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.

Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Columbiana County?

For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 43962 to $1,350 in 44625. 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 Columbiana County?

HUD lists 19 properties with homes for low-income households in Columbiana 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 Columbiana County?

HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Columbiana County, 46% of renter households are in that position; in Ohio, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).