Gratiot County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 41,534.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$689/mo
↑ 5.4% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$742/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,304/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,455/mo
↓ 4.6% YoY
-17% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $654 | $689 | +$35 (+5.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $737 | $742 | +$5 (+0.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,227 | $1,304 | +$77 (+6.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,525 | $1,455 | $-70 (-4.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,680
$2,473/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Kalamazoo County
1 BR: $998/mo
Gladwin County
1 BR: $742/mo
St. Joseph County
1 BR: $777/mo
Houghton County
1 BR: $800/mo
Muskegon County
1 BR: $942/mo
Charlevoix County
1 BR: $800/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.