Cass County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 51,604.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$775/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
-13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$906/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
-6% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$993/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
-15% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,272/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,666/mo
↑ 7.2% YoY
-5% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $729 | $775 | +$46 (+6.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $843 | $906 | +$63 (+7.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $993 | +$60 (+6.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,186 | $1,272 | +$86 (+7.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,554 | $1,666 | +$112 (+7.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,240
$3,020/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,720
$3,310/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Ontonagon County
1 BR: $888/mo
Allegan County
1 BR: $966/mo
Arenac County
1 BR: $742/mo
Emmet County
1 BR: $941/mo
Oscoda County
1 BR: $742/mo
St. Clair County
1 BR: $1,122/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.