Fayette County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Indiana. Population: 23,391.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$659/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$754/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
-21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$956/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,184/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,266/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $636 | $659 | +$23 (+3.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $708 | $754 | +$46 (+6.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $928 | $956 | +$28 (+3.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,155 | $1,184 | +$29 (+2.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,230 | $1,266 | +$36 (+2.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,160
$2,513/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,240
$3,187/month gross
Other Counties in Indiana
Tipton County
1 BR: $845/mo
Floyd County
1 BR: $1,047/mo
Dubois County
1 BR: $729/mo
Blackford County
1 BR: $766/mo
Carroll County
1 BR: $742/mo
Jay County
1 BR: $729/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.