County FMR · HUD FY2026
Huntington County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Huntington County, IN - 24% below the US average.
- $731
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $956
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +1.5%
- YoY change
- -24%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Huntington is the 11th cheapest of 92 counties in Indiana by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #850 most affordable of 3,145 HUD counties.
- #850
- most affordable of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #11
- cheapest of 92 in Indiana (2BR)
- -17%
- vs the state average
- $29,240
- income to afford it (30% rule)
General and Operations Managers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (8.1%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (31%); 14 of 15 common occupations here can afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent without exceeding the 30% threshold.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Huntington County, IN. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Huntington County, Indiana is $731 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $956/mo and a studio is $685/mo. This is 24% lower than the national average of $959 and 17% below the Indiana average of $882.
Rent increased1.5% from FY 2025 ($720), roughly tracking inflation. The 30% affordability floor is comparatively reachable here at $29,240/year.
Observed renter burden: 34.3% of the 3,628 renter households counted by ACS paid at least 30% of income in gross rent. This ACS 2023 household measure is distinct from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent benchmark above.
Market slack: The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 1.8%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
Local labor market: The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 3.1% over the past 12 months, a tight labor market that typically supports steadier rent demand.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Indiana. Population: 36,699. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (+1.0%, Census ACS). That's slower than Indiana's statewide growth of +2.6% over the same period.
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Area HUNTINGTON·COUNTY·IN·IN
Huntington County, IN: $731/mo 1BR · #850 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA IN
- 1BR-FMR $731
- 2BR-FMR $956
- RANK-MID #850
- YOY-FLAT +1.5%
- VSUS-BELOW -24%
- VS-ST-LOW -17% IN
- INC-ROOM 14%
- POP-SMALL 37K
- PHOTO-NEAR Marion County
- VOUCH-90-110 $658–$804
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Marion ($536 1BR gap)
Read with: Section 8 housing guide
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $652 | $685 | +$33 (+5.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $720 | $731 | +$11 (+1.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $928 | $956 | +$28 (+3.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,202 | $1,239 | +$37 (+3.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,501 | $1,483 | $-18 (-1.2%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Huntington County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Where Huntington sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$956 higher than 27% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Huntington compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Indiana counties
- Marion
Marion County
$1,267 1BR FMR / mo
- Hamilton
Hamilton County
$1,267 1BR FMR / mo
- St. Joseph
St. Joseph County
$1,105 1BR FMR / mo
- Lake
Lake County
$1,082 1BR FMR / mo
- Elkhart
Elkhart County
$992 1BR FMR / mo
- Allen
Allen County
$916 1BR FMR / mo
- Huntington
Huntington County
$731 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Huntington is highlighted. Nearby Indiana counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Marion County ($1,267), Hamilton County ($1,267), St. Joseph County ($1,105), Lake County ($1,082), Elkhart County ($992), Allen County ($916), Huntington County (this county) ($731).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
With a below-average 1-bedroom at $731/mo, most of these Indiana occupations clear, or miss, the 30% affordability line.
| Occupation | IN Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| General & Operations Managers | $108,410 | 8.1% | Affordable |
| Software Developers | $103,570 | 8.5% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $80,740 | 10.9% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $77,410 | 11.3% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $71,540 | 12.3% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $65,480 | 13.4% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,090 | 14.6% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $58,370 | 15% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $50,690 | 17.3% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $41,600 | 21.1% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $40,020 | 21.9% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $35,240 | 24.9% | Affordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $30,460 | 28.8% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $30,300 | 29% | Affordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $28,290 | 31% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Huntington County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Huntington (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 25.6% overall, from $582 to $731. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 9.4% (FY 2023).
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑1.5% | $685 | $731 | $956 |
| FY 2025 ↑6.7% | $652 | $720 | $928 |
| FY 2024 ↑1.4% | $600 | $675 | $863 |
| FY 2023 ↑9.4% | $558 | $666 | $826 |
| FY 2022 ↑0.8% | $499 | $609 | $738 |
| FY 2021 ↑3.8% | $498 | $604 | $732 |
| FY 2020 | $495 | $582 | $714 |
Part of the Huntington, IN Micro Area
Huntington County is a central county of the Huntington, IN micropolitan statistical area.
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Huntington County, both outside Indiana so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.
Similar 2-bedroom FMR
Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside IN (FY2026).
Similar rent burden
Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside IN).
Nearby Counties in Indiana
Largest counties by population in Indiana
Showing the 8 largest of 91 other counties in Indiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Huntington County?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Huntington County is $731 per month. A 2-bedroom is $956 and a studio is $685.
How does Huntington County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Huntington County is 24% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $731 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Huntington County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Huntington County's 2-bedroom FMR of $956 ranks #850 most affordable among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the middle half of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Huntington County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $29,240 ($2,437/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Huntington County.
Is rent going up or down in Huntington County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Huntington County increased by 1.5% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $720 to $731.
Which jobs can afford rent in Huntington County?
Based on Indiana BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like General and Operations Managers, Software Developers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $731/mo. 14 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Huntington County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Huntington County went from $582 in FY 2020 to $731 in FY 2026, a total change of +25.6% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Huntington County?
In Huntington County, the FY 2026 FMR of $731/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for Huntington County?
For Huntington County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($731/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in Huntington County?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 1.8%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
What is the unemployment rate in Huntington County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 3.1% over the past 12 months, a tight labor market that typically supports steadier rent demand.
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat Huntington's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a single market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $731 implies about $29,240/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Indiana counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs Marion
- See where Huntington ranks nationally on rent. National rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This site is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
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