Benton County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Indiana. Population: 8,709.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$894/mo
↑ 7.6% YoY
+0% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,032/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
+8% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,242/mo
↑ 7.0% YoY
+6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,489/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
-2% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,992/mo
↑ 13.8% YoY
+13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $831 | $894 | +$63 (+7.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $971 | $1,032 | +$61 (+6.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,161 | $1,242 | +$81 (+7.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,399 | $1,489 | +$90 (+6.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,750 | $1,992 | +$242 (+13.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$41,280
$3,440/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$49,680
$4,140/month gross
Other Counties in Indiana
LaGrange County
1 BR: $745/mo
Clinton County
1 BR: $804/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $818/mo
Wells County
1 BR: $755/mo
Lawrence County
1 BR: $729/mo
Miami County
1 BR: $773/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.