Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Alpena County vs Michigan
How do Alpena County and Michigan rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $767
- Alpena County (1BR)
- $891
- Michigan (1BR)
- −14%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Alpena County is 14% cheaper than Michigan at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($767 vs $891). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | Alpena County | Michigan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $689 | $807 | −$118 (-15%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $767 | $891 | −$124 (-14%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $973 | $1,113 | −$140 (-13%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,212 | $1,419 | −$207 (-15%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,632 | $1,588 | +$44 (+3%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Alpena County is 20% below the US average. Michigan is 7% below.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).