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Section 8 rent in Guernsey County, OH

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Guernsey County, OH, covering 21 ZIP codes.

$950Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,046Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
21ZIP 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$660$716$980$787
1 Bedroom$670$731$1,000$804
2 Bedrooms$880$950$1,310$1,046
3 Bedrooms$1,080$1,225$1,690$1,348
4 Bedrooms$1,260$1,434$2,030$1,577

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$1,900$22,800
Triplex3 × 2BR$2,850$34,200
Fourplex4 × 2BR$3,800$45,600
Fourplex4 × 3BR$4,900$58,800

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

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
43768 $1,000 $1,310 $1,690 $2,030
43755 $850 $1,120 $1,440 $1,740
43837 $780 $1,020 $1,310 $1,490
43983 $810 $1,010 $1,310 $1,460
43736 $740 $970 $1,220 $1,450
43773 $740 $970 $1,220 $1,450
44699 $730 $960 $1,240 $1,380
43780 $720 $950 $1,210 $1,440
43722 $700 $930 $1,180 $1,400
43778 $710 $930 $1,200 $1,440
43762 $740 $920 $1,250 $1,370
43749 $710 $910 $1,200 $1,400
43733 $680 $900 $1,150 $1,370
43724 $690 $890 $1,080 $1,260
43832 $690 $890 $1,160 $1,340

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Guernsey County, OH?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Guernsey County, OH is $950 per month, ranging from $880 to $1,310 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 $1,046.
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 Guernsey County, OH, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $880 to $1,310 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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