Jay County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Indiana. Population: 20,451.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$685/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$729/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
-24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$956/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,261/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,266/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $657 | $685 | +$28 (+4.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $708 | $729 | +$21 (+3.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $928 | $956 | +$28 (+3.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,215 | $1,261 | +$46 (+3.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,230 | $1,266 | +$36 (+2.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,160
$2,430/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,240
$3,187/month gross
Other Counties in Indiana
Ripley County
1 BR: $752/mo
Pulaski County
1 BR: $872/mo
Crawford County
1 BR: $852/mo
Fayette County
1 BR: $754/mo
Gibson County
1 BR: $771/mo
Floyd County
1 BR: $1,047/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.