Arenac County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 15,031.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$671/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$742/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,353/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,519/mo
↑ 17.3% YoY
-13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $654 | $671 | +$17 (+2.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $742 | +$31 (+4.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,290 | $1,353 | +$63 (+4.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,295 | $1,519 | +$224 (+17.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,680
$2,473/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Ottawa County
1 BR: $1,333/mo
Osceola County
1 BR: $749/mo
Shiawassee County
1 BR: $812/mo
Newaygo County
1 BR: $744/mo
Benzie County
1 BR: $937/mo
Lake County
1 BR: $758/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.