Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Richland County, Ohio
Richland County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,035 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $824 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $19.90 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,035
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 19% less than in Ohio
- Typical rent
- $824
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 20% less than in Ohio
- Wage needed
- $19.90
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $41,400 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 42%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 8% less than in Ohio
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 Richland 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 Richland County was $894 a month in September 2026: 4.8% more than 12 months ago. 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 | $721 | $13.87 | $28,840 |
| 1 bedroom | $822 | $15.81 | $32,880 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,035 | $19.90 | $41,400 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,370 | $26.35 | $54,800 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,595 | $30.67 | $63,800 |
HUD area: Mansfield, 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 Richland County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 44843 to $1,210 in 44878. 16 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,035).
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)
| 44813 | Columbus, OH | $750 | $850 | $1,060 | $1,380 | $1,600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44813 | Knox County, OH | $750 | $850 | $1,060 | $1,380 | $1,600 |
| 44813 | Mansfield, OH | $750 | $850 | $1,060 | $1,380 | $1,600 |
| 44822 | Ashland County, OH | $820 | $930 | $1,160 | $1,510 | $1,680 |
| 44822 | Knox County, OH | $820 | $930 | $1,160 | $1,510 | $1,680 |
| 44822 | Mansfield, OH | $820 | $930 | $1,160 | $1,510 | $1,680 |
| 44843 | Ashland County, OH | $700 | $800 | $1,000 | $1,330 | $1,540 |
| 44843 | Mansfield, OH | $700 | $800 | $1,000 | $1,330 | $1,540 |
| 44875 | Crawford County, OH | $710 | $800 | $1,000 | $1,330 | $1,540 |
| 44875 | Mansfield, OH | $710 | $800 | $1,000 | $1,330 | $1,540 |
| 44878 | Ashland County, OH | $840 | $960 | $1,210 | $1,600 | $1,860 |
| 44878 | Huron County, OH | $840 | $960 | $1,210 | $1,600 | $1,860 |
| 44878 | Mansfield, OH | $840 | $960 | $1,210 | $1,600 | $1,860 |
| 44901 | Mansfield, OH | $720 | $830 | $1,040 | $1,380 | $1,600 |
| 44902 | Mansfield, OH | $750 | $850 | $1,070 | $1,420 | $1,650 |
| 44903 | Ashland County, OH | $730 | $830 | $1,040 | $1,370 | $1,600 |
| 44903 | Columbus, OH | $730 | $830 | $1,040 | $1,370 | $1,600 |
| 44903 | Mansfield, OH | $730 | $830 | $1,040 | $1,370 | $1,600 |
| 44904 | Columbus, OH | $720 | $800 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,520 |
| 44904 | Mansfield, OH | $720 | $800 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,520 |
| 44905 | Mansfield, OH | $790 | $900 | $1,130 | $1,500 | $1,740 |
| 44906 | Mansfield, OH | $720 | $830 | $1,040 | $1,380 | $1,600 |
| 44907 | Mansfield, OH | $700 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,560 |
- 44813 · Columbus, OH $1,060$1,380
- 44813 · Knox County, OH $1,060$1,380
- 44813 · Mansfield, OH $1,060$1,380
- 44822 · Ashland County, OH $1,160$1,510
- 44822 · Knox County, OH $1,160$1,510
- 44822 · Mansfield, OH $1,160$1,510
- 44843 · Ashland County, OH $1,000$1,330
- 44843 · Mansfield, OH $1,000$1,330
- 44875 · Crawford County, OH $1,000$1,330
- 44875 · Mansfield, OH $1,000$1,330
- 44878 · Ashland County, OH $1,210$1,600
- 44878 · Huron County, OH $1,210$1,600
- 44878 · Mansfield, OH $1,210$1,600
- 44901 · Mansfield, OH $1,040$1,380
- 44902 · Mansfield, OH $1,070$1,420
- 44903 · Ashland County, OH $1,040$1,370
- 44903 · Columbus, OH $1,040$1,370
- 44903 · Mansfield, OH $1,040$1,370
- 44904 · Columbus, OH $1,000$1,310
- 44904 · Mansfield, OH $1,000$1,310
- 44905 · Mansfield, OH $1,130$1,500
- 44906 · Mansfield, OH $1,040$1,380
- 44907 · Mansfield, OH $1,010$1,340
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 Richland County, 42% 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.
42%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
16,075 households rent in Richland County
- Spend half or more of their income 19%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 23%
- Spend less than 30% 58%
Compared with the state and the country
- Richland 42%
- Ohio 46%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Richland County
HUD lists 35 properties with homes for low-income households in Richland County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 21
- HUD-assisted
- 15
1,456 homes in all; 1,313 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Morchester Villa HUD-assisted 1825 Middle Bellville Rd, Mansfield 44904 76 low-income homes · For older adults · (419) 529-4949
- West Park Senior Center HUD-assisted 27 W 2nd St, Mansfield 44902 73 low-income homes · For older adults · (419) 524-2463
- Ontario Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 975 Landings Ct, Ontario 44906 60 low-income homes · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- Cedar Woods Apts - Mansfield Tax credit (LIHTC) 478 E Cook Rd, Mansfield 44903 96 homes, 57 low-income · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Oak Wood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 325 Castor Rd, Lexington 44904 84 homes, 53 low-income · 2 bd: 70 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Applewood Place Aps. II HUD-assisted 1608 Executive Ct, Mansfield 44907 51 homes, 50 low-income · For older adults · (419) 775-0081
- Robert Sturges Memorial Homes HUD-assisted 55 Wood St, Mansfield 44903 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (419) 774-5156
- Smiley Garden Apartments HUD-assisted 69 E Smiley Ave, Shelby 44875 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (419) 347-4831
- Mansfield Memorial Homes Apts. HUD-assisted 10 Blymyer Ave, Mansfield 44903 86 homes, 49 low-income · For older adults · (419) 526-3522
- Myer Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 90 N 3rd St, Shelby 44875 48 low-income homes · In service since 1990
- Logan Place Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 800 Logan Rd, Mansfield 44907 46 homes, 45 low-income · 1 bd: 45 · In service since 2013 · For older adults · (419) 756-0930
- Mansfield Homes I Tax credit (LIHTC) 226 E 2nd St, Mansfield 44902 44 low-income homes · 3 bd: 15 · 4 bd: 29 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- Blymer Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 90 Blymyer Ave, Mansfield 44903 43 low-income homes · In service since 1992
- Mcpherson Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 429 Woodridge Dr, Mansfield 44906 50 homes, 40 low-income · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Applewood Place HUD-assisted 1665 Executive Ct, Mansfield 44907 41 homes, 40 low-income · For older adults · (419) 774-0730
- Mansfield Homes Vi Tax credit (LIHTC) 175 W 5th St, Mansfield 44902 40 low-income homes · 3 bd: 10 · 4 bd: 30 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities
- Meadow Estates Apts I Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 N 3rd St, Shelby 44875 50 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2002
- Malabar Trace Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 E Cook Rd, Mansfield 44907 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1998 · For older adults
- Malabar Trace I Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 E Cook Rd, Mansfield 44907 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1997
- Meadow Estates Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 93 N 3rd St, Shelby 44875 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2006
- Village Green Apts (lexington) Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 W Main St, Lexington 44904 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Mansfield Homes II Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 Johns Ave, Mansfield 44903 30 low-income homes · 4 bd: 30 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Mansfield Homes III Tax credit (LIHTC) 625 King St, Mansfield 44903 30 low-income homes · 3 bd: 10 · 4 bd: 20 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities
- The Woods HUD-assisted 944 Woodville Rd, Mansfield 44907 30 low-income homes · For older adults · (419) 522-5970
- Park Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 3560 Park Ave W, Ontario 44906 28 low-income homes · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Mansfield Homes V Tax credit (LIHTC) 672 Sackman St, Mansfield 44903 30 homes, 25 low-income · 4 bd: 30 · In service since 2007
- Voegele Building Tax credit (LIHTC) 211 N Main St, Mansfield 44902 25 low-income homes · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 17 · In service since 2001
- Mansfield Homes IV Tax credit (LIHTC) 625 Sackman St, Mansfield 44903 30 homes, 24 low-income · 3 bd: 2 · 4 bd: 28 · In service since 2003 · For people with disabilities
- Homestead Place HUD-assisted 1470 Maxwell Dr, Mansfield 44906 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (419) 774-5200
- Mansfield Manor HUD-assisted 260 E Cook Rd, Mansfield 44907 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (419) 524-3161
- Middlebrook Meadows Apartments HUD-assisted 470 Annadale Ave, Mansfield 44905 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (419) 526-5318
- Friendship Manor HUD-assisted 961 S Main St, Mansfield 44907 22 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (419) 774-5200
- Freedom Village HUD-assisted 780 Straub Rd W, Mansfield 44904 21 homes, 20 low-income · For older adults · (419) 355-0206
- Madison Terrace HUD-assisted 490 Parry Ave, Mansfield 44905 18 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (419) 589-5140
- Altman HTS Quadrihome #2 Tax credit (LIHTC) 976 Neil Cir N, Mansfield 44903 4 low-income homes · 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 Richland 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 Richland 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 | $19,450 | $32,400 | $51,800 |
| 2 people | $22,200 | $37,000 | $59,200 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,650 | $66,600 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,250 | $74,000 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,950 | $79,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,650 | $85,850 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,350 | $91,800 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $61,050 | $97,700 |
Area median income: $92,500. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Mansfield, OH MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $649 – $793
- 1 bedroom $740 – $904
- 2 bedrooms $932 – $1,139
- 3 bedrooms $1,233 – $1,507
- 4 bedrooms $1,436 – $1,755
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
- Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 1,911 vouchers (419) 524-0029 Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority: mansfieldmha@ncohiohousing.org
- Crawford Metropolitian Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 409 vouchers (419) 526-1622 Crawford Metropolitian Housing Authority: mansfieldmha@ncohiohousing.org
- Seneca Metropolitian Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 248 vouchers (419) 526-1622 Seneca Metropolitian Housing Authority: mansfieldmha@ncohiohousing.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 Richland County
This is the nearest HUD-approved agency. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (formerly WSOS Community Action Commision, Inc.)
127 S Front St, Fremont · 49 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 8 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Richland 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
$2,070
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,035
- Security deposit
- $1,035
- Total
- $2,070
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 Richland County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $721; 1 bedroom: $822; 2 bedrooms: $1,035; 3 bedrooms: $1,370; 4 bedrooms: $1,595. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Richland County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,035) without spending more than 30% of income takes $19.90 an hour full time, or $41,400 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Richland County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $46,250 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 Richland 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 $932 and $1,139 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Richland County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 44843 to $1,210 in 44878. 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 Richland County?
HUD lists 35 properties with homes for low-income households in Richland 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 Richland County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Richland County, 42% of renter households are in that position; in Ohio, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).