Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Williams County vs Cass County

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

$1,068
Williams County (1BR)
$917
Cass County (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).

County
Williams County
$1,068/mo 1BR
Population: 39,076
County
Cass County
$917/mo 1BR
Population: 186,328

A 1-bedroom in Williams County is 16% more expensive than Cass County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,068 vs $917). 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 Williams County Cass County Difference
Studio $1,042 $768 +$274 (+36%)
1 Bedroom $1,068 $917 +$151 (+16%)
2 Bedroom $1,196 $1,112 +$84 (+8%)
3 Bedroom $1,578 $1,547 +$31 (+2%)
4 Bedroom $1,745 $1,865 −$120 (-6%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Williams County is 11% above the US average. Cass County is 4% below.

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