Ionia County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 66,663.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$834/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY
-7% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$921/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,209/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
+3% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,481/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY
-3% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,931/mo
↑ 8.9% YoY
+10% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $806 | $834 | +$28 (+3.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $896 | $921 | +$25 (+2.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,175 | $1,209 | +$34 (+2.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,429 | $1,481 | +$52 (+3.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,773 | $1,931 | +$158 (+8.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,840
$3,070/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$48,360
$4,030/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Mackinac County
1 BR: $780/mo
Newaygo County
1 BR: $744/mo
Grand Traverse County
1 BR: $1,143/mo
Hillsdale County
1 BR: $764/mo
Bay County
1 BR: $814/mo
Allegan County
1 BR: $966/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.