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Section 8 rent in Erie County, OH

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Erie County, OH, covering 15 ZIP codes.

$1,001Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,101Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
15ZIP 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$700$783$930$862
1 Bedroom$700$795$980$874
2 Bedrooms$880$1,001$1,220$1,101
3 Bedrooms$1,090$1,241$1,520$1,365
4 Bedrooms$1,280$1,491$1,750$1,640

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$2,002$24,024
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,003$36,036
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,004$48,048
Fourplex4 × 3BR$4,964$59,568

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

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
44089 $980 $1,220 $1,520 $1,750
44814 $910 $1,150 $1,390 $1,700
44846 $850 $1,070 $1,300 $1,600
44847 $800 $1,040 $1,300 $1,600
44870 $800 $1,010 $1,220 $1,500
43438 $790 $1,000 $1,210 $1,480
44816 $790 $1,000 $1,210 $1,480
44839 $790 $1,000 $1,210 $1,480
44871 $790 $1,000 $1,210 $1,480
44889 $830 $1,000 $1,300 $1,520
44826 $750 $970 $1,210 $1,480
44811 $710 $900 $1,150 $1,310
44824 $710 $890 $1,090 $1,320
44857 $700 $890 $1,130 $1,390
43464 $720 $880 $1,160 $1,280

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Erie County, OH?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Erie County, OH is $1,001 per month, ranging from $880 to $1,220 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 $1,101.
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 Erie County, OH, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $880 to $1,220 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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