County FMR · HUD FY2026
Lapeer County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Lapeer County, MI - 17% above the US average.
- $1,122
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,411
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +2.9%
- YoY change
- +17%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Lapeer is the 10th most expensive of 83 counties in Michigan by 2-bedroom FMR.
- #10
- most expensive of 83 in Michigan (2BR)
- +26%
- vs the state average
- $44,880
- income to afford it (30% rule)
- +2.9%
- YoY, FY2025→2026
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (12.5%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (46.6%); nearby Michigan counties range as much as 62% apart in 1-bedroom FMR, so the county line itself can matter for renters comparing options.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Lapeer County, MI. Verify with HUD →
Lapeer County, Michigan carries an FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,122 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,411/mo and a studio is $1,009/mo. That's 17% above the national benchmark of $959 and 26% above the Michigan average of $891.
Rent increased2.9% from FY 2025 ($1,090), outpacing inflation. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $44,880/year based on the 30% affordability rule.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 88,687. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (+0.6%, Census ACS). That's in line with Michigan's statewide growth of +0.9% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Lapeer County
The Lapeer County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and Michigan's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.
Compared to the rest of the country, a 1-bedroom here is 17% above the US average of $959 and 26% higher than the Michigan state average of $891. The 1-bedroom FMR went from$1,090 in FY 2025 to $1,122 in FY 2026 - a change of +2.9%, which outpaces typical consumer inflation.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,122, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $44,880 per year (about $3,740/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $1,411 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 88,687 and a county median household income of $76,228, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $991 | $1,009 | +$18 (+1.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,090 | $1,122 | +$32 (+2.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,378 | $1,411 | +$33 (+2.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,688 | $1,724 | +$36 (+2.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,827 | $1,868 | +$41 (+2.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Lapeer 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.
Lapeer County 2-bedroom rent burden
Where Lapeer sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,411 Top 18% higher than 82% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Lapeer compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Michigan counties
- Washtenaw
Washtenaw County
$1,387 1BR FMR / mo
- Kent
Kent County
$1,278 1BR FMR / mo
- Lapeer
Lapeer County
$1,122 1BR FMR / mo
- Wayne
Wayne County
$1,122 1BR FMR / mo
- Oakland
Oakland County
$1,122 1BR FMR / mo
- Macomb
Macomb County
$1,122 1BR FMR / mo
- Genesee
Genesee County
$856 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Lapeer is highlighted. Nearby Michigan counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Washtenaw County ($1,387), Kent County ($1,278), Lapeer County (this county) ($1,122), Wayne County ($1,122), Oakland County ($1,122), Macomb County ($1,122), Genesee County ($856).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $1,122/mo compares to Michigan salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | MI Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $107,820 | 12.5% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $99,660 | 13.5% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $85,670 | 15.7% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $77,720 | 17.3% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $74,420 | 18.1% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $72,680 | 18.5% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $62,350 | 21.6% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $61,490 | 21.9% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $55,140 | 24.4% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $42,560 | 31.6% | Stretched |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $40,040 | 33.6% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $35,000 | 38.5% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $33,340 | 40.4% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $30,960 | 43.5% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $28,870 | 46.6% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Lapeer County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Lapeer (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 46.9% overall, from $764 to $1,122. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +12.3% in FY 2023, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑2.9% | $1,009 | $1,122 | $1,411 |
| FY 2025 ↑7.0% | $991 | $1,090 | $1,378 |
| FY 2024 ↑7.0% | $920 | $1,019 | $1,291 |
| FY 2023 ↑12.3% | $845 | $952 | $1,213 |
| FY 2022 ↑3.3% | $733 | $848 | $1,084 |
| FY 2021 ↑7.5% | $697 | $821 | $1,049 |
| FY 2020 | $639 | $764 | $977 |
Part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro Area
Lapeer County is a outlying county of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area, alongside 5 other metro-area counties.
Lapeer County ranks #6 of 6 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Livingston County ($1,264), Wayne County ($1,122), Oakland County ($1,122), Macomb County ($1,122), St. Clair County ($1,122), Lapeer County (this county) ($1,122).
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What this means for renters
Treat Lapeer's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,122 implies about $44,880/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Lapeer can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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