County FMR · HUD FY2026
Allen County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Allen County, IN - 4% below the US average.
- $916
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,113
- 2-bedroom FMR
- -7.6%
- YoY change
- -4%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Allen is the 34th most expensive of 92 counties in Indiana by 2-bedroom FMR; rent here has fallen 7.6% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #34
- most expensive of 92 in Indiana (2BR)
- +4%
- vs the state average
- $36,640
- income to afford it (30% rule)
- -7.6%
- YoY, FY2025→2026
General and Operations Managers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (10.1%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (38.9%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Allen County, IN. Verify with HUD →
Allen County, Indiana carries an FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $916 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,113/mo and a studio is $892/mo. That's 4% below the national benchmark of $959 and 4% above the Indiana average of $882.
Rent decreased7.6% from FY 2025 ($991), declining against the trend. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $36,640/year based on the 30% affordability rule.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Indiana. Population: 385,456. Population grew 5.1% over the past five years (Census ACS) - among the faster-growing counties nationally, a trend that typically adds upward pressure on rents. That's faster than Indiana's statewide growth of +2.6% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Allen County
The Allen County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and Indiana's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.
Compared to the rest of the country, a 1-bedroom here is 4% below the US average of $959 and 4% higher than the Indiana state average of $882. The 1-bedroom FMR went from$991 in FY 2025 to $916 in FY 2026 - a change of -7.6%, which is unusual and suggests softening demand or revised HUD sampling.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $916, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $36,640 per year (about $3,053/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $1,113 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 385,456 and a county median household income of $68,839, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $943 | $892 | $-51 (-5.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $991 | $916 | $-75 (-7.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,199 | $1,113 | $-86 (-7.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,512 | $1,381 | $-131 (-8.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,632 | $1,512 | $-120 (-7.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Allen County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Allen County 2-bedroom rent burden
Where Allen sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,113 Top 40% higher than 60% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Allen compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Indiana counties
- Marion
Marion County
$1,267 1BR FMR / mo
- Hamilton
Hamilton County
$1,267 1BR FMR / mo
- St. Joseph
St. Joseph County
$1,105 1BR FMR / mo
- Lake
Lake County
$1,082 1BR FMR / mo
- Tippecanoe
Tippecanoe County
$1,032 1BR FMR / mo
- Elkhart
Elkhart County
$992 1BR FMR / mo
- Allen
Allen County
$916 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Allen is highlighted. Nearby Indiana counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Marion County ($1,267), Hamilton County ($1,267), St. Joseph County ($1,105), Lake County ($1,082), Tippecanoe County ($1,032), Elkhart County ($992), Allen County (this county) ($916).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $916/mo compares to Indiana salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | IN Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| General & Operations Managers | $108,410 | 10.1% | Affordable |
| Software Developers | $103,570 | 10.6% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $80,740 | 13.6% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $77,410 | 14.2% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $71,540 | 15.4% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $65,480 | 16.8% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,090 | 18.3% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $58,370 | 18.8% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $50,690 | 21.7% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $41,600 | 26.4% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $40,020 | 27.5% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $35,240 | 31.2% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $30,460 | 36.1% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $30,300 | 36.3% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $28,290 | 38.9% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Allen County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Allen (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 49.9% overall, from $611 to $916. The path there hasn't been smooth: year-over-year moves have swung by as much as 20.5% (FY 2024), a volatility pattern that makes single-year comparisons a poor guide to the underlying trend.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↓7.6% | $892 | $916 | $1,113 |
| FY 2025 ↑10.7% | $943 | $991 | $1,199 |
| FY 2024 ↑20.5% | $826 | $895 | $1,089 |
| FY 2023 ↑11.7% | $658 | $743 | $911 |
| FY 2022 ↑5.2% | $565 | $665 | $822 |
| FY 2021 ↑3.4% | $526 | $632 | $784 |
| FY 2020 | $511 | $611 | $767 |
Part of the Fort Wayne, IN Metro Area
Allen County is a central county of the Fort Wayne, IN metropolitan statistical area, alongside 2 other metro-area counties.
Allen County ranks #2 of 3 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Whitley County ($916), Allen County (this county) ($916), Wells County ($755).
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What this means for renters
Treat Allen's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $916 implies about $36,640/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Allen can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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