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Section 8 rent in Athens County, OH

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Athens County, OH, covering 20 ZIP codes.

$980Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,077Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
20ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$730$781$1,020$859
1 Bedroom$730$792$1,030$871
2 Bedrooms$890$980$1,290$1,077
3 Bedrooms$1,080$1,208$1,730$1,329
4 Bedrooms$1,350$1,461$1,900$1,607

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$1,960$23,520
Triplex3 × 2BR$2,940$35,280
Fourplex4 × 2BR$3,920$47,040
Fourplex4 × 3BR$4,832$57,984

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Ohio multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 20 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
45742 $980 $1,290 $1,730 $1,810
45778 $1,030 $1,290 $1,550 $1,900
45701 $900 $1,130 $1,360 $1,670
45711 $850 $1,030 $1,260 $1,540
45735 $820 $1,020 $1,240 $1,530
45780 $800 $1,000 $1,200 $1,480
45776 $770 $970 $1,170 $1,510
45761 $760 $960 $1,160 $1,420
45719 $760 $950 $1,140 $1,400
45764 $750 $950 $1,230 $1,380
45739 $760 $940 $1,200 $1,380
45740 $750 $940 $1,130 $1,390
43144 $730 $890 $1,210 $1,350
43728 $800 $890 $1,090 $1,350
45710 $730 $890 $1,080 $1,350

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Athens County, OH?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Athens County, OH is $980 per month, ranging from $890 to $1,290 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,077.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Athens County, OH, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $890 to $1,290 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Ohio?
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