Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Hillsdale County vs Michigan

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

$764
Hillsdale 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).

County
Hillsdale County
$764/mo 1BR
Population: 45,698
State
Michigan
$891/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Hillsdale County is 14% cheaper than Michigan at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($764 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 Hillsdale County Michigan Difference
Studio $691 $807 −$116 (-14%)
1 Bedroom $764 $891 −$127 (-14%)
2 Bedroom $1,002 $1,113 −$111 (-10%)
3 Bedroom $1,252 $1,419 −$167 (-12%)
4 Bedroom $1,327 $1,588 −$261 (-16%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Hillsdale 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).