Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Guernsey County, Ohio
Guernsey 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 $864 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $19.29 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,003
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 21% less than in Ohio
- Typical rent
- $864
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 16% 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
- 47%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 2% more than in Ohio
Only here
Renting in Guernsey 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 Noble County, the typical rent is $707: 18% less than in Guernsey County ($864).
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 Guernsey 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 Guernsey County was $1,350 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 | $762 | $14.65 | $30,480 |
| 1 bedroom | $767 | $14.75 | $30,680 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,003 | $19.29 | $40,120 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,339 | $25.75 | $53,560 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,621 | $31.17 | $64,840 |
HUD area: Guernsey 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 22 ZIP codes in Guernsey County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 43723 to $1,500 in 43768. 17 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)
| 43722 | Guernsey County, OH | $830 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,460 | $1,720 |
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| 43723 | Guernsey County, OH | $760 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,340 | $1,620 |
| 43725 | Guernsey County, OH | $760 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,340 | $1,620 |
| 43732 | Guernsey County, OH | $760 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,330 | $1,550 |
| 43732 | Muskingum County, OH | $760 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,330 | $1,550 |
| 43732 | Noble County, OH | $760 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,330 | $1,550 |
| 43733 | Guernsey County, OH | $790 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,390 | $1,640 |
| 43736 | Guernsey County, OH | $830 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,660 |
| 43749 | Coshocton County, OH | $800 | $820 | $1,040 | $1,350 | $1,620 |
| 43749 | Guernsey County, OH | $800 | $820 | $1,040 | $1,350 | $1,620 |
| 43749 | Tuscarawas County, OH | $800 | $820 | $1,040 | $1,350 | $1,620 |
| 43750 | Guernsey County, OH | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,350 | $1,630 |
| 43755 | Guernsey County, OH | $930 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,640 | $1,990 |
| 43768 | Guernsey County, OH | $1,140 | $1,150 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,420 |
| 43773 | Guernsey County, OH | $830 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,670 |
| 43773 | Monroe County, OH | $830 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,670 |
| 43773 | Noble County, OH | $830 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,670 |
| 43773 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $830 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,670 |
| 43778 | Guernsey County, OH | $870 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,530 | $1,830 |
| 43778 | Noble County, OH | $870 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,530 | $1,830 |
| 43780 | Guernsey County, OH | $870 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,530 | $1,800 |
| 43780 | Noble County, OH | $870 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,530 | $1,800 |
- 43722 · Guernsey County, OH $1,100$1,460
- 43723 · Guernsey County, OH $1,000$1,340
- 43725 · Guernsey County, OH $1,000$1,340
- 43732 · Guernsey County, OH $1,000$1,330
- 43732 · Muskingum County, OH $1,000$1,330
- 43732 · Noble County, OH $1,000$1,330
- 43733 · Guernsey County, OH $1,040$1,390
- 43736 · Guernsey County, OH $1,090$1,450
- 43749 · Coshocton County, OH $1,040$1,350
- 43749 · Guernsey County, OH $1,040$1,350
- 43749 · Tuscarawas County, OH $1,040$1,350
- 43750 · Guernsey County, OH $1,010$1,350
- 43755 · Guernsey County, OH $1,230$1,640
- 43768 · Guernsey County, OH $1,500$2,000
- 43773 · Guernsey County, OH $1,090$1,450
- 43773 · Monroe County, OH $1,090$1,450
- 43773 · Noble County, OH $1,090$1,450
- 43773 · Wheeling, WV-OH $1,090$1,450
- 43778 · Guernsey County, OH $1,150$1,530
- 43778 · Noble County, OH $1,150$1,530
- 43780 · Guernsey County, OH $1,150$1,530
- 43780 · Noble County, OH $1,150$1,530
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 Guernsey 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.
4,552 households rent in Guernsey County
- Spend half or more of their income 23%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 24%
- Spend less than 30% 53%
Compared with the state and the country
- Guernsey 47%
- Ohio 46%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Guernsey County
HUD lists 13 properties with homes for low-income households in Guernsey 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
- 6
- public housing
- 1
794 homes in all; 741 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Pine Knoll Public housing 1100 Maple Ct, Cambridge 43725 181 homes, 179 low-income · Run by Cambridge Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $450 a month · Average wait: 5 months · (740) 439-6651
- Lakeview Terrace HUD-assisted 621 S 7th St, Byesville 43723 72 homes, 71 low-income · For families · (740) 685-5212
- Cambridge Heights Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1525 Elm St, Cambridge 43725 65 low-income homes · 1 bd: 63 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2008 · For older adults · (740) 432-8493
- Cambridge Village Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 220 Columbia Ct, Cambridge 43725 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 14 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2018 · For families · (740) 439-6613
- Mayor Estate Tax credit (LIHTC) 1481 Wills Creek Valley Dr, Cambridge 43725 60 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1997
- Houston Hills Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 Huston Hills Dr, Cambridge 43725 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 16 · 4 bd: 28 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities
- Aspen Greene Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 101 Meadowbrook Dr, Byesville 43723 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2005 · (740) 484-4505
- Berwick Hotel Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 601 Wheeling Ave, Cambridge 43725 48 low-income homes · Studio: 3 · 1 bd: 44 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2010 · For older adults
- Byesville Gardens HUD-assisted 243 Sequoia Dr, Byesville 43723 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (740) 685-6464
- Cambridge Commons (cambridge) Tax credit (LIHTC) 449 Columbia Ct, Cambridge 43725 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Heritage Court HUD-assisted 720 S 10th St, Cambridge 43725 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (740) 439-1554
- Skye Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 6533 Fairdale Dr, Cambridge 43725 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2009 · For older adults
- Huston Hills Tax credit (LIHTC) 455 Huston Hills Dr, Cambridge 43725 50 homes
3 properties have two programs at the same address and appear 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 Guernsey County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Guernsey 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 | $18,450 | $30,700 | $49,150 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,100 | $56,150 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,500 | $63,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,850 | $70,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $47,400 | $75,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $50,900 | $81,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $54,400 | $87,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $57,900 | $92,600 |
Area median income: $77,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Guernsey County, OH. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $686 – $838
- 1 bedroom $690 – $844
- 2 bedrooms $903 – $1,103
- 3 bedrooms $1,205 – $1,473
- 4 bedrooms $1,459 – $1,783
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
- Cambridge Metropolitan Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 743 vouchers · 179 public housing units (740) 439-6651 Cambridge Metropolitan Housing Authority: tdemattio@cambridgehousing.org
- Monroe Metropolitan Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 179 vouchers (740) 439-6651 Monroe Metropolitan Housing Authority: tdemattio@cambridgehousing.org
- Noble Metropolitan Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 92 vouchers · 28 public housing units (740) 439-6651 Noble Metropolitan Housing Authority: tdemattio@cambridgehousing.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 Guernsey County
This is the nearest HUD-approved agency. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Apprisen - Canton
2800 Market Ave N Ste 18, Canton · 54 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 2 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Guernsey 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
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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
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 Guernsey County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $762; 1 bedroom: $767; 2 bedrooms: $1,003; 3 bedrooms: $1,339; 4 bedrooms: $1,621. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Guernsey 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 Guernsey 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 Guernsey 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 Guernsey County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 43723 to $1,500 in 43768. 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 Guernsey County?
HUD lists 13 properties with homes for low-income households in Guernsey 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 Guernsey County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Guernsey County, 47% of renter households are in that position; in Ohio, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).