Midland County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 83,503.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$907/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
+2% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$925/mo
↑ 6.1% YoY
-4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,193/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
+2% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,518/mo
↑ 3.1% YoY
-0% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,682/mo
↑ 10.0% YoY
-4% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $870 | $907 | +$37 (+4.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 | $925 | +$53 (+6.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,137 | $1,193 | +$56 (+4.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,472 | $1,518 | +$46 (+3.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,529 | $1,682 | +$153 (+10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$47,720
$3,977/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Oceana County
1 BR: $742/mo
Van Buren County
1 BR: $774/mo
Cheboygan County
1 BR: $803/mo
Houghton County
1 BR: $800/mo
Grand Traverse County
1 BR: $1,143/mo
St. Joseph County
1 BR: $777/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.