Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Clare County vs Michigan
How do Clare County and Michigan rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $751
- Clare County (1BR)
- $891
- Michigan (1BR)
- −16%
- 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 Clare County is 16% cheaper than Michigan at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($751 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 | Clare County | Michigan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $698 | $807 | −$109 (-14%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 | $891 | −$140 (-16%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $986 | $1,113 | −$127 (-11%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,189 | $1,419 | −$230 (-16%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,611 | $1,588 | +$23 (+1%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Clare County is 22% 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).