Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Pike County, Ohio
Pike County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,079 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $907 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $20.75 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,079
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 15% less than in Ohio
- Typical rent
- $907
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 12% less than in Ohio
- Wage needed
- $20.75
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $43,160 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 48%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 5% more than in Ohio
Only here
Renting in Pike County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Pike County has the highest typical rent in its area: $907, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Ross County ($906).
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Pike County has the 4th lowest typical household income of the 88 counties in Ohio ($52,736).
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14% of households in Pike County have no internet at home, against 7% in Ohio.
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 Pike 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)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $815 | $15.67 | $32,600 |
| 1 bedroom | $825 | $15.87 | $33,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,079 | $20.75 | $43,160 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,300 | $25.00 | $52,000 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,418 | $27.27 | $56,720 |
HUD area: Pike 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 10 ZIP codes in Pike County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 45613 to $1,150 in 45690. 3 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,079).
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)
| 45613 | Jackson County, OH | $750 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,230 | $1,340 |
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| 45613 | Pike County, OH | $750 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,230 | $1,340 |
| 45613 | Scioto County, OH | $750 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,230 | $1,340 |
| 45624 | Pike County, OH | $770 | $860 | $1,020 | $1,260 | $1,420 |
| 45642 | Pike County, OH | $820 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,300 | $1,420 |
| 45646 | Pike County, OH | $770 | $870 | $1,040 | $1,280 | $1,400 |
| 45661 | Pike County, OH | $760 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,330 |
| 45661 | Scioto County, OH | $760 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,330 |
| 45690 | Pike County, OH | $880 | $890 | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,510 |
| 45690 | Ross County, OH | $880 | $890 | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,510 |
- 45613 · Jackson County, OH $1,010$1,230
- 45613 · Pike County, OH $1,010$1,230
- 45613 · Scioto County, OH $1,010$1,230
- 45624 · Pike County, OH $1,020$1,260
- 45642 · Pike County, OH $1,080$1,300
- 45646 · Pike County, OH $1,040$1,280
- 45661 · Pike County, OH $1,010$1,220
- 45661 · Scioto County, OH $1,010$1,220
- 45690 · Pike County, OH $1,150$1,400
- 45690 · Ross County, OH $1,150$1,400
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 Pike County, 48% 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.
48%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
3,426 households rent in Pike County
- Spend half or more of their income 26%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 22%
- Spend less than 30% 52%
Compared with the state and the country
- Pike 48%
- Ohio 46%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Pike County
HUD lists 12 properties with homes for low-income households in Pike County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 9
- HUD-assisted
- 6
531 homes in all; 511 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Vansant Commons HUD-assisted 2626 Shyville Rd, Piketon 45661 97 low-income homes · For families · (740) 289-4534
- Bristol Court Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 600 E 5th St, Waverly 45690 82 homes, 62 low-income · 1 bd: 71 · 2 bd: 11 · In service since 2007 · For older adults · (740) 947-7040
- Pinehurst Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 246 Pinehurst Blvd, Waverly 45690 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 39 · 3 bd: 14 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2003 · For families · (740) 947-2930
- Fox Run Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 206 Beaver Creek RD, Piketon 45661 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities
- Clough Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 111 Schmitt Dr, Waverly 45690 45 low-income homes · 1 bd: 45 · In service since 1995
- Shyville Senior Living Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2710 Shyville Rd, Piketon 45661 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2018 · For older adults · (740) 289-4534
- Beverly Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 401 Beverly Ave, Waverly 45690 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 22 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Cranberry Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 110 1st St, Beaver 45613 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 18 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Sugartree Square Apartments HUD-assisted 350 Thornton Dr, Piketon 45661 30 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (740) 289-4388
- Victoria Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 211 Saint Anthonys Ln, Waverly 45690 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2003
- Beaver Meadows Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 7070 State Route 335, Beaver 45613 23 low-income homes · In service since 1994
- Friends of Good Shepherd Manor HUD-assisted 325 E Main St, Piketon 45661 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (740) 289-2277
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 Pike 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 Pike 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: $71,600. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Pike County, OH. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $734 – $897
- 1 bedroom $743 – $908
- 2 bedrooms $971 – $1,187
- 3 bedrooms $1,170 – $1,430
- 4 bedrooms $1,276 – $1,560
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
- Pike Metropolitan Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 554 vouchers (740) 289-4534 Pike Metropolitan Housing Authority: PikeMetro@pikemha.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 Pike County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Pike County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Pike 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.
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Cash to move in
$2,158
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,079
- Security deposit
- $1,079
- Total
- $2,158
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 Pike County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $815; 1 bedroom: $825; 2 bedrooms: $1,079; 3 bedrooms: $1,300; 4 bedrooms: $1,418. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Pike County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,079) without spending more than 30% of income takes $20.75 an hour full time, or $43,160 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Pike 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 Pike 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 $971 and $1,187 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Pike County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 45613 to $1,150 in 45690. 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 Pike County?
HUD lists 12 properties with homes for low-income households in Pike County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. 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 Pike County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Pike County, 48% of renter households are in that position; in Ohio, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).