Chippewa County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 36,670.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$735/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
-18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$823/mo
↑ 5.5% YoY
-14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,066/mo
↑ 4.2% YoY
-9% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,278/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,411/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-20% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $701 | $735 | +$34 (+4.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $780 | $823 | +$43 (+5.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,023 | $1,066 | +$43 (+4.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,233 | $1,278 | +$45 (+3.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,356 | $1,411 | +$55 (+4.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,920
$2,743/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,640
$3,553/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Oscoda County
1 BR: $742/mo
Bay County
1 BR: $814/mo
Baraga County
1 BR: $742/mo
Houghton County
1 BR: $800/mo
Livingston County
1 BR: $1,264/mo
Barry County
1 BR: $1,017/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.