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Renting · Section 8

Data from November 2026

Renting in Greene County, Ohio

Greene County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,248 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,135 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $24.00 an hour, full time.

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Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,248
a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
2% less than in Ohio
Typical rent
$1,135
a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
10% more than in Ohio
Wage needed
$24.00
an hour, 2 bedrooms
Or $49,920 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
Rent-burdened households
41%
spend 30% or more of income on rent
11% less than 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 Greene County: what sets it apart

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

  1. Nearby, in Fayette County, the typical rent is $822: 28% less than in Greene County ($1,135).

  2. At $1,135, Greene County ranks 7th among the 88 counties in Ohio for the highest typical rent.

  3. At $87,309, Greene County ranks 7th among the 88 counties in Ohio for the highest typical household income.

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 Greene 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 Greene County was $1,610 a month in September 2026: 4.9% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data

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 $909 $17.48 $36,360
1 bedroom $1,008 $19.38 $40,320
2 bedrooms $1,248 $24.00 $49,920
3 bedrooms $1,623 $31.21 $64,920
4 bedrooms $1,774 $34.12 $70,960

HUD area: Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, 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 23 ZIP codes in Greene County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.

For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 45335 to $1,810 in 45434. 10 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,248).

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 Greene County, 41% 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.

41%

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

21,818 households rent in Greene County

  • Spend half or more of their income 18%
  • Spend 30% or more, but less than half 23%
  • Spend less than 30% 59%

Compared with the state and the country

  • Greene 41%
  • Ohio 46%
  • United States 51%

Low-income apartments

Low-income apartments in Greene County

HUD lists 25 properties with homes for low-income households in Greene 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
13
public housing
3

2,326 homes in all; 2,147 of them low-income, according to HUD.

  • Sugarcreek Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4600 Bayberry Cv, Bellbrook 45305 180 low-income homes · In service since 1994
  • Fairborn Apts HUD-assisted 344 E Emerson Ave, Fairborn 45324 177 low-income homes · For families · (937) 754-9256
  • Landmark Village HUD-assisted 258 Franklin Ct, Fairborn 45324 165 low-income homes · For families · (937) 878-4852
  • Landmark Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 264 Landmark Ct, Fairborn 45324 165 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 66 · 4 bd: 33 · In service since 2004
  • Peppertree Villas Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1458 Spicetree Cir, Fairborn 45324 162 low-income homes · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 51 · 3 bd: 84 · In service since 1996
  • Xenia/Beavercreek Public housing 147 N Detroit St, Xenia 45385 145 low-income homes · Run by Greene Metropolitian Housing Authority · Average payment: $440 a month · Average wait: 6 months · Homes at several sites · (937) 376-2908
  • Fairborn Public housing 201A W Dayton Dr, Fairborn 45324 135 low-income homes · Run by Greene Metropolitian Housing Authority · Average payment: $415 a month · Average wait: 5 months · Homes at several sites · (937) 376-2908
  • Cedar Trail Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1870 Surrey Trl, Bellbrook 45305 132 low-income homes · 2 bd: 110 · 3 bd: 22 · In service since 1995
  • John Sale Manor HUD-assisted 119 W 2nd St, Xenia 45385 118 homes, 116 low-income · For older adults · (937) 372-4143
  • Xenia Towers HUD-assisted 282 Xenia Towne Sq, Xenia 45385 100 homes, 99 low-income · For older adults · (937) 376-2709
  • Peppertree Villas Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1450 Spicetree Cir, Fairborn 45324 85 low-income homes · 2 bd: 45 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 1995
  • Fairborn Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 221 N Central Ave, Fairborn 45324 83 low-income homes · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 37 · 2 bd: 43 · In service since 1997
  • Yellow Springs/Cedarville Public housing 1 Lawson Pl, Yellow Springs 45387 86 homes, 80 low-income · Run by Greene Metropolitian Housing Authority · Average payment: $388 a month · Average wait: 17 months · Homes at several sites · (937) 376-2908
  • Wright Cycle Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2224 High Wheel Dr, Xenia 45385 92 homes, 77 low-income · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 82 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
  • Walter G. Sellers Senior Apts. HUD-assisted 270 Mount Vernon Dr, Xenia 45385 66 homes, 65 low-income · For older adults · (937) 376-7888
  • Kinsey Greene HUD-assisted 1554 Greene Lake Dr, Xenia 45385 110 homes, 64 low-income · For families · (937) 376-2921
  • Ahepa 113 HUD-assisted 2300 County Line Rd, Beavercreek 45430 58 homes, 57 low-income · For older adults · (937) 431-0808
  • Linden Greene-Beaumont Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 3 Hunters Pointe Dr, Jamestown 45335 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 25 · 4 bd: 19 · In service since 2007 · For families
  • Stone Manor Apartments HUD-assisted 30 Woodcroft Trl, Beavercreek 45430 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (937) 429-2313
  • Jamestown Place Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 76 W Washington St, Jamestown 45335 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2003 · For families · (937) 675-3861
  • Yellow Springs Village Greene HUD-assisted 103 N Winter St, Yellow Springs 45387 17 low-income homes · For families · (937) 376-2908
  • Hawthorn Landing HUD-assisted 2701 Old Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn 45324 68 homes, 11 low-income · (740) 653-9105
  • Brandywine Place HUD-assisted 520 Brandywine Dr, Xenia 45385 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (937) 263-4449
  • Beaumont Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 5 Hunters Pointe Dr, Jamestown 45335 50 homes
  • Wildenhaus Place HUD-assisted 6 N Main St, Cedarville 45314

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 Greene 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 Greene 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
$21,650 $36,050 $57,700
$24,750 $41,200 $65,950
$27,850 $46,350 $74,200
$33,000 $51,500 $82,400
$38,680 $55,650 $89,000
$44,360 $59,750 $95,600
$50,040 $63,900 $102,200
$55,720 $68,000 $108,800

Area median income: $103,000. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026

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Possible payment standard

  • Studio $818 – $1,000
  • 1 bedroom $907 – $1,109
  • 2 bedrooms $1,123 – $1,373
  • 3 bedrooms $1,461 – $1,785
  • 4 bedrooms $1,597 – $1,951

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 Greene County

This HUD-approved agency has an office in Greene County. They counsel for free or at low cost.

  • Greenpath Financial Wellness

    2465 Executive Park Blvd, Fairborn · Spanish

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Budget and financial counseling
    • and 3 more
    (866) 234-4767
See every agency in Ohio Find legal aid (lsc.gov)

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Cash to move in

$2,496

What you need before you get the keys.

What adds up

First month
$1,248
Security deposit
$1,248
Total
$2,496

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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 Greene County?

According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $909; 1 bedroom: $1,008; 2 bedrooms: $1,248; 3 bedrooms: $1,623; 4 bedrooms: $1,774. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.

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

Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,248) without spending more than 30% of income takes $24.00 an hour full time, or $49,920 a year.

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Greene County?

Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $51,500 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 Greene 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 $1,123 and $1,373 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.

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

For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 45335 to $1,810 in 45434. 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 Greene County?

HUD lists 25 properties with homes for low-income households in Greene 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 Greene County?

HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Greene County, 41% of renter households are in that position; in Ohio, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).