Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Ingham County vs Michigan
How do Ingham County and Michigan rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,012
- Ingham 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 Ingham County is 14% more expensive than Michigan at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,012 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 | Ingham County | Michigan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $973 | $807 | +$166 (+21%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,012 | $891 | +$121 (+14%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,268 | $1,113 | +$155 (+14%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,627 | $1,419 | +$208 (+15%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,679 | $1,588 | +$91 (+6%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Ingham County is 6% above 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).