Isabella County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 64,938.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$875/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-2% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$880/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
-8% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,013/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,321/mo
↑ 5.2% YoY
-13% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,341/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
-24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $827 | $875 | +$48 (+5.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $838 | $880 | +$42 (+5.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $951 | $1,013 | +$62 (+6.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,256 | $1,321 | +$65 (+5.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,261 | $1,341 | +$80 (+6.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,200
$2,933/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,520
$3,377/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Livingston County
1 BR: $1,264/mo
Delta County
1 BR: $742/mo
Alcona County
1 BR: $807/mo
Ogemaw County
1 BR: $843/mo
Barry County
1 BR: $1,017/mo
Bay County
1 BR: $814/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.