Bartholomew County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Indiana. Population: 82,371.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,233/mo
↑ 11.8% YoY
+38% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,257/mo
↑ 9.8% YoY
+31% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,415/mo
↑ 11.6% YoY
+20% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,697/mo
↑ 10.4% YoY
+11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,000/mo
↑ 12.6% YoY
+14% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,103 | $1,233 | +$130 (+11.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,145 | $1,257 | +$112 (+9.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,268 | $1,415 | +$147 (+11.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,537 | $1,697 | +$160 (+10.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,776 | $2,000 | +$224 (+12.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$50,280
$4,190/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$56,600
$4,717/month gross
Other Counties in Indiana
Wayne County
1 BR: $729/mo
Newton County
1 BR: $1,082/mo
Owen County
1 BR: $798/mo
Wells County
1 BR: $755/mo
Benton County
1 BR: $1,032/mo
Allen County
1 BR: $916/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.