Mecosta County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 40,128.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$715/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$796/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,010/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,288/mo
↑ 5.1% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,432/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $670 | $715 | +$45 (+6.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $771 | $796 | +$25 (+3.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $956 | $1,010 | +$54 (+5.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,225 | $1,288 | +$63 (+5.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,360 | $1,432 | +$72 (+5.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,840
$2,653/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,400
$3,367/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Jackson County
1 BR: $946/mo
Branch County
1 BR: $840/mo
Newaygo County
1 BR: $744/mo
Tuscola County
1 BR: $786/mo
St. Clair County
1 BR: $1,122/mo
Antrim County
1 BR: $897/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.