Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Sandusky County, Ohio
Sandusky 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 $783 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
- $783
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 24% 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
- 43%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 7% less than in Ohio
Only here
Renting in Sandusky County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Sandusky County has the lowest typical rent in its area: $783, less than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Huron County ($848).
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 Sandusky 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 | $698 | $13.42 | $27,920 |
| 1 bedroom | $838 | $16.12 | $33,520 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,003 | $19.29 | $40,120 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,233 | $23.71 | $49,320 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,324 | $25.46 | $52,960 |
HUD area: Sandusky 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 15 ZIP codes in Sandusky County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 43410 to $1,050 in 43407. 4 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)
| 43407 | Sandusky County, OH | $730 | $880 | $1,050 | $1,290 | $1,390 |
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| 43410 | Sandusky County, OH | $700 | $840 | $1,000 | $1,230 | $1,320 |
| 43410 | Seneca County, OH | $700 | $840 | $1,000 | $1,230 | $1,320 |
| 43420 | Ottawa County, OH | $730 | $860 | $1,030 | $1,270 | $1,530 |
| 43420 | Sandusky County, OH | $730 | $860 | $1,030 | $1,270 | $1,530 |
| 43431 | Sandusky County, OH | $700 | $840 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,320 |
| 43431 | Toledo, OH | $700 | $840 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,320 |
| 43435 | Sandusky County, OH | $710 | $850 | $1,020 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| 43442 | Ottawa County, OH | $730 | $840 | $1,000 | $1,230 | $1,530 |
| 43442 | Sandusky County, OH | $730 | $840 | $1,000 | $1,230 | $1,530 |
| 43464 | Erie County, OH | $770 | $830 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,410 |
| 43464 | Sandusky County, OH | $770 | $830 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,410 |
| 43469 | Ottawa County, OH | $730 | $830 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,530 |
| 43469 | Sandusky County, OH | $730 | $830 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,530 |
| 43469 | Toledo, OH | $730 | $830 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,530 |
- 43407 · Sandusky County, OH $1,050$1,290
- 43410 · Sandusky County, OH $1,000$1,230
- 43410 · Seneca County, OH $1,000$1,230
- 43420 · Ottawa County, OH $1,030$1,270
- 43420 · Sandusky County, OH $1,030$1,270
- 43431 · Sandusky County, OH $1,000$1,250
- 43431 · Toledo, OH $1,000$1,250
- 43435 · Sandusky County, OH $1,020$1,250
- 43442 · Ottawa County, OH $1,000$1,230
- 43442 · Sandusky County, OH $1,000$1,230
- 43464 · Erie County, OH $1,000$1,250
- 43464 · Sandusky County, OH $1,000$1,250
- 43469 · Ottawa County, OH $1,000$1,250
- 43469 · Sandusky County, OH $1,000$1,250
- 43469 · Toledo, OH $1,000$1,250
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 Sandusky County, 43% 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.
43%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
6,564 households rent in Sandusky County
- Spend half or more of their income 22%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 21%
- Spend less than 30% 57%
Compared with the state and the country
- Sandusky 43%
- Ohio 46%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Sandusky County
HUD lists 19 properties with homes for low-income households in Sandusky 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
- 9
- public housing
- 1
843 homes in all; 830 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Delaware Acres HUD-assisted 725 S Buchanan St, Fremont 43420 68 low-income homes · For families · (419) 334-9558
- Casa Nueva HUD-assisted 1606 Dickinson St, Fremont 43420 64 low-income homes · For families
- Hayes Meadow HUD-assisted 917 Quail Dr, Fremont 43420 60 low-income homes · For families · (419) 334-9920
- Fort Stephenson House HUD-assisted 600 W State St, Fremont 43420 56 low-income homes · For older adults · (419) 334-9586
- Janel Terrace HUD-assisted 315 Bidwell Ave, Fremont 43420 50 low-income homes · For older adults
- Clyde Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 150 Hickory St, Clyde 43410 48 low-income homes · In service since 1991
- Day Woods Public housing 1311 Loren Pl, Fremont 43420 48 low-income homes · Run by Sandusky Metropolitian Housing Authority · Average payment: $431 a month · Average wait: 12 months · (419) 334-4426
- Eagle Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 935 Quail Dr, Fremont 43420 45 low-income homes · In service since 1994
- Lutheran Housing Services No 5 HUD-assisted 100 Meadow Ln, Gibsonburg 43431 45 low-income homes · For older adults · (419) 861-4490
- Laurel Hurst Tax credit (LIHTC) 900 N Woodland Ave, Clyde 43410 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 19 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Bellevue Manor Apts Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 109 Thomas Dr, Bellevue 44811 40 low-income homes · In service since 1991
- Hayes Manor HUD-assisted 914 Quail Dr, Fremont 43420 40 low-income homes · For families · (419) 334-9908
- Leewood Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 54 Webster St, Fremont 43420 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 19 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2003
- Bellevue Rotary Commons HUD-assisted 259 Northwest St, Bellevue 44811 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (216) 521-7260
- Clyde Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Rawlins Way, Clyde 43410 38 low-income homes · In service since 1993
- Fremont Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1335 Mosser Dr, Fremont 43420 38 low-income homes · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 1994
- Laurel Greene Tax credit (LIHTC) 275289 E Commerce DR, Clyde 43410 40 homes, 32 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 8 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2004
- Bethesda View HUD-assisted 540 N Brush St, Fremont 43420 21 homes, 20 low-income · For older adults
- Quarry Village Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 739 S Main St, Gibsonburg 43431 18 homes, 15 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2004
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 Sandusky 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 Sandusky 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: $85,300. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Sandusky County, OH. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $628 – $768
- 1 bedroom $754 – $922
- 2 bedrooms $903 – $1,103
- 3 bedrooms $1,110 – $1,356
- 4 bedrooms $1,192 – $1,456
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
- Sandusky Metropolitian Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 387 vouchers · 48 public housing units (419) 334-4426 Sandusky Metropolitian Housing Authority: info@sanduskymha.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 Sandusky County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Sandusky County. 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 · 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 Sandusky 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
$2,006
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 Sandusky County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $698; 1 bedroom: $838; 2 bedrooms: $1,003; 3 bedrooms: $1,233; 4 bedrooms: $1,324. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Sandusky 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 Sandusky 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 Sandusky 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 Sandusky County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 43410 to $1,050 in 43407. 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 Sandusky County?
HUD lists 19 properties with homes for low-income households in Sandusky 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 Sandusky County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Sandusky County, 43% of renter households are in that position; in Ohio, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).