County FMR · HUD FY2026

Marshall County Fair Market Rent

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Marshall County, IN - 14% below the US average.

$824
1-bedroom FMR
$1,008
2-bedroom FMR
+5.5%
YoY change
-14%
vs US avg

The verdict

Marshall is the 46th cheapest of 92 counties in Indiana by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,479 most affordable of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 5.5% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.

#1,479
most affordable of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
#46
cheapest of 92 in Indiana (2BR)
-7%
vs the state average
$32,960
income to afford it (30% rule)

General and Operations Managers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (9.1%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (35%).

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Marshall County, IN. Verify with HUD →

HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Marshall County, Indiana at $824 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,008/mo and a studio is $722/mo. This is 14% lower than the national average of $959 and 7% below the Indiana average of $882.

Rent increased5.5% from FY 2025 ($781), outpacing inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $32,960/year for a 1-bedroom.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Indiana. Population: 46,208. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-0.8%, Census ACS). That's slower than Indiana's statewide growth of +2.6% over the same period.

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Area MARSHALL·COUNTY·IN·IN

Marshall County, IN: $824/mo 1BR · #1479 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026

  • FMR-AREA IN
  • 1BR-FMR $824
  • 2BR-FMR $1,008
  • RANK-MID #1,479
  • YOY-SURGE +5.5%
  • VSUS-BELOW -14%
  • VS-ST-NEAR -7% IN
  • INC-ROOM 15%
  • POP-SMALL 46K
  • PHOTO-NEAR Marion County
  • VOUCH-90-110 $742–$906
  • FY-2026 FY2026

Photo-finish peer: Marion ($443 1BR gap)

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Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
State avg: $816 · US avg: $893
$722/mo
↑ 8.1% YoY -12% vs state -19% vs US
1 Bedroom
State avg: $882 · US avg: $959
$824/mo
↑ 5.5% YoY -7% vs state -14% vs US
2 Bedroom
State avg: $1,096 · US avg: $1,175
$1,008/mo
↑ 6.1% YoY -8% vs state -14% vs US
3 Bedroom
State avg: $1,391 · US avg: $1,525
$1,225/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY -12% vs state -20% vs US
4 Bedroom
State avg: $1,590 · US avg: $1,756
$1,335/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY -16% vs state -24% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $668
$722
+$54 (+8.1%)
1 Bedroom $781
$824
+$43 (+5.5%)
2 Bedroom $950
$1,008
+$58 (+6.1%)
3 Bedroom $1,187
$1,225
+$38 (+3.2%)
4 Bedroom $1,260
$1,335
+$75 (+6.0%)

Rent Burden Analysis

How much of household income goes to rent in Marshall County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.

Studio
12.7%
Affordable
Need $28,880/yr for 30% rule
1 Bedroom
14.5%
Affordable
Need $32,960/yr for 30% rule
2 Bedroom
17.8%
Affordable
Need $40,320/yr for 30% rule
3 Bedroom
21.6%
Affordable
Need $49,000/yr for 30% rule
4 Bedroom
23.5%
Affordable
Need $53,400/yr for 30% rule
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.

0%100%National avg22%17.8%
Marshall County 2-bedroom rent burden
County median income: $68,041 · National avg burden: 21.7% ·View Indiana rent burden →

Where Marshall sits among every US county

2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties

$1,008 higher than 47% of 3,145 counties

$600–$800: 23 counties (1%). Below this entry. $800–$1,000: 1,406 counties (45%). Below this entry. $1,000–$1,200: 723 counties (23%). This entry sits in this band. $1,200–$1,400: 417 counties (13%). Above this entry. $1,400–$1,600: 181 counties (6%). Above this entry. $1,600–$1,800: 172 counties (5%). Above this entry. $1,800–$2,000: 108 counties (3%). Above this entry. $2,000–$2,200: 29 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,200–$2,400: 40 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,400–$2,600: 13 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,600–$2,800: 9 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,800–$3,000: 15 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,000–$3,200: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,200–$3,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,400–$3,600: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,600–$3,800: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,800–$4,000: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,000–$4,200: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,200–$4,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. This county $600 $4,400 every US county, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026

How Marshall compares on 1-bedroom rent

1-bedroom FMR vs other Indiana counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows Marshall is highlighted. Nearby Indiana counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Marion County ($1,267), Hamilton County ($1,267), St. Joseph County ($1,105), Lake County ($1,082), Elkhart County ($992), Allen County ($916), Marshall County (this county) ($824).

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) As of FY2026

Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?

How a 1-bedroom at $824/mo compares to Indiana salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).

Occupation IN Salary Rent Burden Verdict
General & Operations Managers $108,410 9.1% Affordable
Software Developers $103,570 9.5% Affordable
Registered Nurses $80,740 12.2% Affordable
Accountants & Auditors $77,410 12.8% Affordable
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $71,540 13.8% Affordable
Electricians $65,480 15.1% Affordable
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,090 16.5% Affordable
Elementary School Teachers $58,370 16.9% Affordable
Paralegals & Legal Assistants $50,690 19.5% Affordable
Customer Service Representatives $41,600 23.8% Affordable
Pharmacy Technicians $40,020 24.7% Affordable
Janitors & Cleaners $35,240 28.1% Affordable
Teaching Assistants $30,460 32.5% Stretched
Retail Salespersons $30,300 32.6% Stretched
Fast Food & Counter Workers $28,290 35% Stretched
Salaries: BLS OES (Indiana) median · 30% = affordable threshold · Try the salary calculator →

Rent Trends (2020–2026)

7-year Fair Market Rent history for Marshall County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.

Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Marshall (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 42.1% overall, from $580 to $824. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 10.7% (FY 2023).

$500$600$700$800$900 FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026 $824
Marshall County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2026
Year Studio 1 BR 2 BR
FY 2026 ↑5.5% $722 $824 $1,008
FY 2025 ↑7.4% $668 $781 $950
FY 2024 ↑8.0% $616 $727 $886
FY 2023 ↑10.7% $578 $673 $829
FY 2022 ↑0.2% $515 $608 $738
FY 2021 ↑4.7% $512 $607 $732
FY 2020 $500 $580 $714
Total change (6yr): +42.1%
Annualized: +6.0%/yr
1 BR: $580 → $824

Part of the Plymouth, IN Micro Area

Marshall County is a central county of the Plymouth, IN micropolitan statistical area.

Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden

Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Marshall County, both outside Indiana so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.

Similar 2-bedroom FMR

Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside IN (FY2026).

Brown County
OH · 2 BR $1,008/mo
Jasper County
IA · 2 BR $1,008/mo
San Miguel County
NM · 2 BR $1,008/mo
Lewis County
NY · 2 BR $1,008/mo

Similar rent burden

Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside IN).

Boyle County
KY · 17.8% of income · 2 BR $913/mo
Morgan County
AL · 17.8% of income · 2 BR $961/mo
Jack County
TX · 17.8% of income · 2 BR $973/mo
Kimble County
TX · 17.8% of income · 2 BR $973/mo

Nearby Counties in Indiana

Largest counties by population in Indiana

Showing the 8 largest of 91 other counties in Indiana.

Marion County
1 BR: $1,267/mo Pop: 971,737
Lake County
1 BR: $1,082/mo Pop: 497,682
Allen County
1 BR: $916/mo Pop: 385,456
Hamilton County
1 BR: $1,267/mo Pop: 349,527
St. Joseph County
1 BR: $1,105/mo Pop: 272,388
Elkhart County
1 BR: $992/mo Pop: 206,841
Tippecanoe County
1 BR: $1,032/mo Pop: 186,955
Vanderburgh County
1 BR: $860/mo Pop: 179,900
View all counties in Indiana →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Marshall County? ▼
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Marshall County is $824 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,008 and a studio is $722.
How does Marshall County rent compare to the national average? ▼
Rent in Marshall County is 14% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $824 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Marshall County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent? ▼
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Marshall County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,008 ranks #1,479 most affordable among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the middle half of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Marshall County? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $32,960 ($2,747/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Marshall County.
Is rent going up or down in Marshall County? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Marshall County increased by 5.5% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $781 to $824.
Which jobs can afford rent in Marshall County? ▼
Based on Indiana BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like General and Operations Managers, Software Developers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $824/mo. 12 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Marshall County over time? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Marshall County went from $580 in FY 2020 to $824 in FY 2026, a total change of +42.1% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Marshall County? ▼
In Marshall County, the FY 2026 FMR of $824/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for Marshall County? ▼
For Marshall County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($824/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).

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.

All federal data sources used on this page
  • HUD Fair Market Rents (FMR) - county-level fair-market rent estimates by bedroom count. huduser.gov/datasets/fmr
  • HUD Income Limits - area median income for affordability calculations. huduser.gov/datasets/il
  • HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) - rent burden and housing-cost distribution. huduser.gov/datasets/cp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - county and metro housing characteristics + median rent. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • BLS Consumer Price Index, Rent of Primary Residence - rent inflation by metro. bls.gov/cpi
  • IRS Migration Data (SOI) - interstate migration aggregates affecting county demand. irs.gov/statistics/migration
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics - state-level median wages by occupation, used for job affordability analysis. bls.gov/oes

Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2026.