Barry County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 62,581.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,010/mo
↑ 38.7% YoY
+13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,017/mo
↑ 28.2% YoY
+6% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,334/mo
↑ 28.3% YoY
+14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,735/mo
↑ 22.9% YoY
+14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,013/mo
↑ 32.4% YoY
+15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $728 | $1,010 | +$282 (+38.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $793 | $1,017 | +$224 (+28.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,040 | $1,334 | +$294 (+28.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,412 | $1,735 | +$323 (+22.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,520 | $2,013 | +$493 (+32.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$40,680
$3,390/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$53,360
$4,447/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Leelanau County
1 BR: $1,366/mo
Clare County
1 BR: $751/mo
Ottawa County
1 BR: $1,333/mo
Cheboygan County
1 BR: $803/mo
Otsego County
1 BR: $858/mo
Chippewa County
1 BR: $823/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.