Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Kent County vs Michigan
How do Kent County and Michigan rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,278
- Kent County (1BR)
- $891
- Michigan (1BR)
- +43%
- 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 Kent County is 43% more expensive than Michigan at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,278 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 | Kent County | Michigan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,232 | $807 | +$425 (+53%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,278 | $891 | +$387 (+43%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,531 | $1,113 | +$418 (+38%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,980 | $1,419 | +$561 (+40%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,189 | $1,588 | +$601 (+38%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Kent County is 33% 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).