Rent by ZIP · Hardin County
Rent in Forest, OH 45843
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,080 (+3.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $920 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $880 | $830 | +6% | $792–968 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $910 | $850 | +7.1% | $819–1,001 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,080 | $1,040 | +3.8% | $972–1,188 | $772 ±$12 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,330 | +4.5% | $1,251–1,529 | $1,576 ±$655 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,550 | $1,500 | +3.3% | $1,395–1,705 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Hardin County, OH. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Hardin County, OH, 2 bedrooms: $1,003.
What renters pay in 45843
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45844 | Fort Jennings | $1,000 | $941 |
| 45841 | Jenera | $1,200 | – |
| 45845 | Fort Loramie | $1,000 | $795 |
| 45840 | Findlay | $1,200 | $1,045 |
| 45846 | Fort Recovery | $1,000 | $745 |
| 45838 | Elgin | $1,140 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Hardin County, OH · All OH counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.