Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Arenac County vs Michigan

How do Arenac County and Michigan rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$742
Arenac County (1BR)
$891
Michigan (1BR)
−17%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Arenac County
$742/mo 1BR
Population: 15,031
State
Michigan
$891/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Arenac County is 17% cheaper than Michigan at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($742 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 Arenac County Michigan Difference
Studio $671 $807 −$136 (-17%)
1 Bedroom $742 $891 −$149 (-17%)
2 Bedroom $973 $1,113 −$140 (-13%)
3 Bedroom $1,353 $1,419 −$66 (-5%)
4 Bedroom $1,519 $1,588 −$69 (-4%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Arenac County is 23% 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).