Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Gibson County vs Marion County

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

$771
Gibson County (1BR)
$1,267
Marion County (1BR)
−39%
1BR difference

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

County
Gibson County
$771/mo 1BR
Population: 33,006
County
Marion County
$1,267/mo 1BR
Population: 971,737

A 1-bedroom in Gibson County is 39% cheaper than Marion County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($771 vs $1,267). 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 Gibson County Marion County Difference
Studio $766 $1,118 −$352 (-31%)
1 Bedroom $771 $1,267 −$496 (-39%)
2 Bedroom $1,001 $1,473 −$472 (-32%)
3 Bedroom $1,262 $1,907 −$645 (-34%)
4 Bedroom $1,361 $2,338 −$977 (-42%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Gibson County is 20% below the US average. Marion County is 32% above.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).