Genesee County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 405,280.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$731/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$856/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,033/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-12% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,272/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,497/mo
↑ 7.2% YoY
-15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $691 | $731 | +$40 (+5.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $806 | $856 | +$50 (+6.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $986 | $1,033 | +$47 (+4.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,215 | $1,272 | +$57 (+4.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,397 | $1,497 | +$100 (+7.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,240
$2,853/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,320
$3,443/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Kalamazoo County
1 BR: $998/mo
Wexford County
1 BR: $826/mo
Cass County
1 BR: $906/mo
Lenawee County
1 BR: $889/mo
Alger County
1 BR: $817/mo
Manistee County
1 BR: $799/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.