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Section 8 rent in Mercer County, OH

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Mercer County, OH, covering 18 ZIP codes.

$921Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,013Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
18ZIP 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$620$692$910$761
1 Bedroom$670$739$1,020$813
2 Bedrooms$880$921$1,210$1,013
3 Bedrooms$1,110$1,231$1,620$1,354
4 Bedrooms$1,180$1,308$1,670$1,439

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$1,842$22,104
Triplex3 × 2BR$2,763$33,156
Fourplex4 × 2BR$3,684$44,208
Fourplex4 × 3BR$4,924$59,088

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

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
45348 $1,020 $1,210 $1,620 $1,670
45310 $830 $1,000 $1,330 $1,350
45887 $750 $980 $1,200 $1,370
45822 $760 $940 $1,240 $1,320
45866 $750 $930 $1,230 $1,230
45388 $760 $920 $1,230 $1,270
45882 $730 $910 $1,200 $1,210
45885 $700 $890 $1,250 $1,490
45826 $710 $880 $1,180 $1,180
45828 $710 $880 $1,180 $1,180
45845 $670 $880 $1,190 $1,320
45846 $720 $880 $1,180 $1,180
45860 $710 $880 $1,180 $1,180
45862 $710 $880 $1,180 $1,320
45865 $690 $880 $1,230 $1,430

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Mercer County, OH?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Mercer County, OH is $921 per month, ranging from $880 to $1,210 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 $1,013.
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 Mercer County, OH, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $880 to $1,210 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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