Monroe County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Indiana. Population: 140,065.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$966/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY
+8% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,072/mo
↓ 0.7% YoY
+12% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,210/mo
↓ 1.1% YoY
+3% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,572/mo
↓ 2.8% YoY
+3% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,906/mo
↓ 1.0% YoY
+9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $958 | $966 | +$8 (+0.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,080 | $1,072 | $-8 (-0.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,223 | $1,210 | $-13 (-1.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,618 | $1,572 | $-46 (-2.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,926 | $1,906 | $-20 (-1.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,880
$3,573/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$48,400
$4,033/month gross
Other Counties in Indiana
Brown County
1 BR: $1,267/mo
Steuben County
1 BR: $790/mo
Montgomery County
1 BR: $807/mo
LaPorte County
1 BR: $953/mo
Elkhart County
1 BR: $992/mo
Harrison County
1 BR: $1,047/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.