Livingston County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 194,302.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,005/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
+13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,264/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
+32% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,457/mo
↑ 3.3% YoY
+24% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,026/mo
↑ 2.7% YoY
+33% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,285/mo
↑ 3.3% YoY
+30% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $968 | $1,005 | +$37 (+3.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,216 | $1,264 | +$48 (+3.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,411 | $1,457 | +$46 (+3.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,972 | $2,026 | +$54 (+2.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,212 | $2,285 | +$73 (+3.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$50,560
$4,213/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$58,280
$4,857/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Delta County
1 BR: $742/mo
Baraga County
1 BR: $742/mo
Gratiot County
1 BR: $742/mo
Osceola County
1 BR: $749/mo
Van Buren County
1 BR: $774/mo
Emmet County
1 BR: $941/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.